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. The resident must receive a ballot application by Nov. 4, and that ballot must be delivered to county officials by Nov. 5.

Connecticut will begin early in-person voting Oct. 21, and it will continue through Nov. 3.

Connecticut residents can register to vote online or by mail through Oct. 18. They can register in person at any time during early voting as well as on Election Day.