House approves early voting question for statewide decision in 2022
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A ballot box in Norwalk from last year’s elections.Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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State Rep. Stephanie Thomas, D-Norwalk, vice chairwoman of the Government Administration & Elections CommitteeContributed Photo / Contributed PhotoShow MoreShow Less
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HARTFORD — The often-emotional nationwide political battle over ballot access reached the state Capitol on Thursday, but the House of Representatives, in a bipartisan vote, approved legislation that could change the Connecticut Constitution and create procedures for early voting.
The 115-26 vote came after a 90-minute afternoon debate. Twenty-two Republicans joined Democrats in approving the first of two proposed amendments to the Constitution. The bill next heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass and allow Connecticut voters to decide on Election Day, 2022, whether they want early voting options.