Student Voting FAQs – 2025 Windham Municipal Election

• Where and when can I vote early on campus?

  Early voting will take place October 20–November 2, 2025 in the Paul E. Johnson Sr. Community Conference Room (lower level, J. Eugene Smith Library).

  Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily | Extended hours Oct 28 & 30 (8 a.m.–8 p.m.).

  This site is open to all registered Windham voters, including Eastern students living on or off campus.

• Who is eligible to vote in Windham?

  You may vote in Windham if you:

  • Live in Windham during the semester (on- or off-campus), and
  • Register to vote using your Windham address.

  If you live elsewhere and wish to vote in your hometown, request an absentee ballot:

  • Request online via the CT Absentee Ballot Portal.
  • For full instructions, visit the CT Absentee Voting Info page.
    Return your ballot so it’s received by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Nov 4).

• How do I register to vote in Windham?

  • Online: Visit voterregistration.ct.gov by Oct 17 (11:59 p.m.).
  • In person: Register at the Windham Registrar of Voters Office, 979 Main Street, by Oct 17 (9 a.m.–8 p.m.).
  • After Oct 17: You can still register on-site at any early-voting location or on Election Day at Windham Town Hall.

• What do I need to register in person?

  Bring:

  • Proof of Identity: CT driver’s license or state ID, CT learner’s permit, ECSU student ID, birth certificate, or Social Security card.
  • Proof of Residence:
    • On-campus students: Your housing assignment is verified by Eastern Housing.
    • Off-campus students: If your ID lists your Windham address, that’s sufficient. Otherwise, bring one of the following:
      • Utility bill (dated within 30 days)
      • Lease or rental agreement
      • Library card
      • Pay stub
      • Property tax bill
      • Naturalization papers
      • Recent U.S. passport

• Do I need ID to vote?

  Most voters simply state their name and address.

  However, first-time voters who registered by mail or online may be asked for ID.

  It’s best to bring a student ID or driver’s license when you vote.

• What if I’m voting in my hometown?

  If you’re registered outside Windham, vote by absentee ballot:

  • Request online via the CT Absentee Ballot Portal.
  • For full instructions, visit the CT Absentee Voting Info page.
    Return your ballot so it’s received by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Nov 4).

• Key Dates

  • Oct 17: Voter-registration deadline (online or in person)
  • Oct 20 – Nov 2: Early Voting at ECSU (Johnson Room, Library)
  • Nov 2: Last day of Early Voting
  • Nov 4 (Tuesday): Election Day — polls open 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

• Who do I contact if I have questions?

  You can reach out to Windham Registrar of Voters via email at registrars@windhamct.gov or phone at (860) 465-3016.