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House approves early voting question for statewide decision in 2022 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of11 A ballot box in Norwalk from last year’s elections.Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of11 3of11 5of11 6of11 7of11 8of11 9of11 10of11 State Rep. Stephanie Thomas, D-Norwalk, vice chairwoman of the Government Administration & Elections CommitteeContributed Photo / Contributed PhotoShow MoreShow Less 11of11 HARTFORD — The often-emotional nationwide political battle over ballot access reached the state Capitol on Thursday, but the House of Representatives, in a bipartisan ...

Connecticut must lead the way in protecting the right to vote Currently the state has among the most restrictive voting laws outside of the south. New Haven Independent As states across the country attempt to roll back voting rights and protections, Connecticut must lead the way in protecting the right to vote. But Connecticut has a lot of work to do – as the Center for Public Integrity recently observed, Connecticut has among the most restrictive voting laws outside of the south. Communities of color in Connecticut routinely face long lines and other obstacles when voting. It’s past time...

As the paper's new politics and government reporter, I write about state and national issues with a focus on southeastern Connecticut. I particularly enjoy reporting on voting rights and how political trends play out at the local level. I've worked as a town reporter for The Day, covering Montville and Waterford from 2019-2021 as well as writing breaking news and general assignment stories. Sten Spinella As the paper's new politics and government reporter, I write about state and national issues with a focus on southeastern Connecticut. I particularly enjoy reporting on voting rights and how ...

Merrill released the following statement ahead of the hearing: “Connecticut voters deserve the opportunity to vote by the method of their choice – in-person in a polling place, in-person before Election Day, or by absentee ballot without needing an excuse – just like the voters in 43 other states,” said Secretary Merrill. “In 2020, through the hard work of local election officials of both parties, Connecticut proved that we can allow our voters to choose to vote conveniently. It is time to remove the remaining obstacle from the constitution to make this a reality for future election...

Balloting in 2020 shapes debate over CT voting laws FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 2of6 Rep. Dan Fox, D-Stamford, co-chairman of the legislative Government Administration & Elections Committee.Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of6 4of6 House Minority Leader Rep. Vincent Candelora, R-North BranfordDan Haar /Hearst Connecticut Media /Show MoreShow Less 5of6 Cheri Quickmire, executive director of Common Cause in Connecticut.Contributed Photo / Contributed PhotoShow MoreShow Less 6of6 Democrats have some strategic decisions to make as they advance Constitutional amendments fo...