How to get your Connecticut voter file
Connecticut isn't pre-loaded, so you provide the voter file and we load it into Motion51 for you. Here's the official source — request it from the state, send us the file, and you're ready to cut turf.
- Where to request it
- Connecticut Secretary of the State - Legislation and Elections Administration Division (LEAD)[email protected]; phone 860-509-6100; mail: Secretary of the State LEAD, P.O. Box 150470, Hartford, CT 06115. CVRS technical contact: Aida Carini, [email protected]. Secretary of the State: Stephanie Thomas.
- Cost
- $300 flat fee for the full statewide voter registry file. Payable by check, credit card, or cash.
- How to request
- Written request by email or postal mail to LEAD. Payment required before release.
- Turnaround
- Typically days to ~2 weeks after payment is received; LEAD does not publish a fixed SLA. Confirm at order.
Costs and rules change — confirm the current details on the official page before you order. Each state also has use restrictions on voter data — check the official agency link above for the specifics. Once you have the file, we handle loading it, cutting turf, and getting your volunteers knocking.
Read the full step-by-step guide: how to get the Connecticut voter file →
Running in a specific county?
Many local races only need a single county's voter file — usually cheaper and faster than the whole state. We have the exact how-to for these Connecticut counties:
Thinking about running in Connecticut?
The filing windows, fees vs. petitions, and which offices are on the ballot — in plain English, with the official links.
Get set up in Connecticut
Connecticut is fully available. Tell us about your race and we'll help you get your district's voter file loaded into Motion51 and your turf ready to walk.