Connecticut Petition Signature Requirements (2026)

How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Connecticut, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Connecticut voter file.

Of enrolled voters — Governor, Lieutenant Governor

September 1, 2026

Next deadline — general petition

Signature requirements by office

Office	Minimum signatures	% of enrolled voters
Governor, Lieutenant Governor	—	5%
State Senator, State Representative	—	5%
State Treasurer	—	5%
State Comptroller	—	5%
Secretary Of State	—	5%
Attorney General	—	5%
U.S. Senator	—	5%
U.S. Representative	—	5%
State Representative	—	5%
State Senator	—	5%

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Official sources

Always confirm requirements and deadlines with the official Connecticut election authority before you file:

Connecticut Secretary of the State

Frequently asked questions

How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Connecticut?

Connecticut signature requirements vary by office. Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters; State Treasurer: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.

What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Connecticut?

For the 2026 cycle in Connecticut, the next petition deadline is September 1, 2026. Create a free account to see every filing window.

Can I validate Connecticut petition signatures myself?

Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Connecticut voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.

How does signature validation work?

You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.

Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 28, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.