The Democratic primary to choose the Democratic candidate for governor is Aug. 11. The candidates are incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont and challenger Josh Elliott.

The primary is open only to registered Democrats.

Voting on primary day is at regular voting locations. To determine your voting location and whether you are registered, visit: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/lookup.aspx

Early voting begins this Monday, Aug. 3. The early voting schedule is:

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9.

• 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug 4 and 6.

You can request an absentee ballot in one of the follow ways:

Online at https://oabr-sots.ct.gov/OABR/absenteeBallotReqPortalHome.do

Go to the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall, 14 Park Place. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Closed Friday.

Visit the following link, download the application form, fill it out and take it to the town clerk: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Absentee-Voting

Each application for an absentee ballot requires the registered voter’s original signature. You may not sign it on behalf of another voter.

Please note that absentee ballots must be returned to the town clerk or placed in the drop box outside town hall by 8 p.m. on primary day.

If you have questions about absentee ballots, call the town clerk at 860-870-3662.