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WTNH: Woodbridge holds municipal elections as voters, activists push to expand voting rights in CT
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Connecticut must lead the way in protecting the right to vote
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CT Viewpoints: Connecticut needs House Joint Resolution 58 — universal absentee voting
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NBC CT: Officials Call On Lawmakers To Change Election Laws
“It’s embarrassing we are so far behind other states,” Secretary of the State Denise Merrill said. Election officials say there are 44 states that allow no-excuse absentee ballots or early voting, or both. “We are not a state that allows easy access for the voters...
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Connecticut has some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country. Here’s how our voting laws compare to other states.
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Opinion: CT not immune to fight against voting rights
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Editorial: CT must catch up with times on voting
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Connecticut Committee Takes Steps To Expand Voter Rights
“Obviously we’re all about getting more access for voters across Connecticut,” Carol Reimers, president of the Connecticut League of Women Voters, said.
Reimers said they support bills that would expand automatic voter registration, allow individuals on parole to vote, make Election Day a holiday and expand voting rights.
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Connecticut advocates call for expanding voting rights for parolees and permanently allowing absentee ballot drop boxes outside town halls
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Connecticut Needs To Make Voting Accessible To All
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Public hearing discusses allowing early voting, expanding absentee ballots