Connecticut Turnout Hits 57.3% in 2026 Midterms

Connecticut's 2026 midterm turnout nearly matched its 2022 rate while outpacing the national figure of 49%.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Civic Engagement

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a plain wooden ballot box beside five stones on a cream field, abstractly evoking civic participation. — Connecticut voter turnout reached 57.3% in the 2026 midterm elections, nearly matching the 57.6% recorded in 2022 and well above the national rate of 49%. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Connecticut recorded 57.3% voter turnout in the 2026 midterm elections, close to the 57.6% recorded in 2022. The national midterm turnout was 49%, according to the figures cited in the extraction.

Why it matters

Connecticut's turnout held steady across two midterm cycles, while Tolland County's rate also changed little from 2022 to 2026. The figures give residents a benchmark for measuring civic participation in future elections.

Connecticut's 2026 midterm turnout was 57.3%, compared with 57.6% in 2022 and a national midterm rate of 49%. In Tolland County, turnout was 65.36% in 2026 versus 65.78% in 2022, and the causes of these small shifts were not addressed in the source data.

The players

University of Florida's Election Lab

A research unit at the University of Florida that tracks and analyzes U.S. election turnout data.

Office of the Secretary of State

Connecticut's state office responsible for publishing official election statistics and administering elections.

The details

Turnout figures were compiled from preliminary findings of the University of Florida's Election Lab and statistics published by the Office of the Secretary of State. Individual towns varied: Coventry rose from 66.15% to 67.26%, while Vernon increased from 56.99% to 60.10%, and Andover fell from 72.67% to 68.40%. Mansfield issued 1,152 same-day registrations for the 2026 election, and New Haven issued 1,225.

2022 — Midterm elections serving as the comparison baseline for turnout figures.
Nov. 3, 2026 — Midterm elections; Tolland recorded 65.36% turnout that day.

Seasonal Patterns

Connecticut's 2026 midterm turnout of 57.3% sits almost exactly on its 57.6% level from 2022, a pattern of stability across consecutive midterm cycles. Measured against a national midterm rate of 49%, the state continues to record participation above the country as a whole.

Residents who vote regularly can use these turnout benchmarks to see how their own town compares with statewide and national participation. Voters who want to take part in future elections should check their registration status before the next election date.

The takeaway

Connecticut's steady turnout across two midterms shows that participation has held firm even as national rates remain lower. Staying informed about local election results helps voters track whether that stability continues.