Politics & Government

Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal Elections Approaching

Registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 22; in-person deadline is 8 p.m. Oct. 29.

The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 5 municipal elections is rapidly approaching.

If you'd like to vote on Election Day, you have to have your voter-registration form postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 22. If you want to register in-person at your local Registrar of Voters' office, you must do so by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

“The municipal elections to decide who will serve in some key decision making roles in your community are approaching very fast, so I urge adult citizens of Connecticut to make sure they are registered now,” said Secretary Merrill, Connecticut’s chief election official, in a news release.  “Crucial decisions on town and city budgets, schools, infrastructure and environmental policy are facing many towns in our state.  Make sure you have a voice by either putting your registration card in the mail by tomorrow or registering to vote in-person at town hall by next Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.”

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Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in most cities and towns. Voters can go to www.sots.ct.gov to download an application for an absentee ballot or voter-registration card, see if they are registered, see where their polling place is located and check out a ballot for their town or city.

If you're a candidate who wishes to be added to the ballot as a write-in candidate, you must register with the Secretary of the State's office by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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