Connecticut absentee voting begins

Connecticut's seven Electoral College votes are up for grabs as voters make their choices in national, state and local races.

There is one competitive district in Connecticut:

This is a guide to registration and early voting. For comprehensive and up-to-date information on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please go to Vote.gov and the election website for Connecticut.

Connecticut began absentee voting on Friday. Applicants will need to provide an excuse to receive a ballot.