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2023 January 31 Press Conference for CT Voting Rights Act
Public Statement

Lawmakers from the Connecticut General Assembly and civil rights, labor, grassroots, and faith-based organizations joined together in calling for the passage of the Connecticut Voting Rights Act (CTVRA). By enacting this landmark bill, Connecticut would join California, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and New York as states with their own voting rights acts to bolster protections against discriminatory barriers that would infringe upon the ability to exercise the fundamental right to vote.

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Connecticut passed their new state House and Senate district plans in November 2021. Each passed unanimously in their 9-person bipartisan Reapportionment Commission; however, the process has been criticized for legislators controlling the process and for the negotiations that serve to protect incumbents. The League of Women Voters of Connecticut asked Kyle Evans of Trinity College and Catherine T. Chang of the University of Washington to provide analyses of the new maps. The full report is now available.

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The State League’s Legislative Specialist Team is gearing up to promote good government in 2023—would you like to join the team?

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Connecticut residents voted in favor of bringing in-person early voting to the state, marking a historic victory for proponents in a years-long struggle for expanded ballot access and setting the stage for lawmakers to modernize an election system lagging behind much of the country. The ballot referendum passed 59% to 41%, according to unofficial results from the secretary of the state’s office, allowing for an amendment to the state constitution, which currently limits in-person voting to Election Day.

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Public Statement

This Election Day—November 8, 2022—Connecticut voters have the power to make early voting possible in future elections. Right now, Connecticut is one of only four states that do not offer early, in-person voting for all eligible voters; however, if this amendment passes, the legislature will be able to change that.
This question will be on the ballot: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?” Bringing early voting to Connecticut is a practical way to improve access to the democratic process for everyone.

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Tonight’s Secretary of the State Debate at the University of Hartford and Thursday’s 5th Congressional Debate at Central Connecticut State University will bring the Connecticut Public and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut (LWVCT) 2022 debate series to a close. U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial Debates Canceled Due to Candidate Non-Participation

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If you asked 10 of your neighbors, how many do you think would know about the Early Voting question on the November 8 ballot? You may be surprised. To increase those numbers, Patricia Rossi, our VP of Advocacy, has written a letter that you can adapt to send to your own neighbors. Don't underestimate the power of word of mouth.

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Press Mention

It wasn’t that long ago, that during election season, candidates eagerly awaited being invited to a League of Women Voters of Connecticut debate. This is the first time we have encountered so much opposition by the parties, and (some) candidates to participate in our debates or control how we run them. Something has changed, but it is not the League. The League will continue to educate voters by using all of our voter education tools: printed materials, online and social media platforms as well as debates to bring voters non-partisan information about the candidates and the issues. Our League mission to empower voters and defend democracy continues…

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Since each state administers their absentee ballots differently, here is a step-by-step explanation of Connecticut’s process from application to the actual ballot. Unlike other states, Connecticut requires voters to fill out an application before a voter can receive an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots become available starting one month before the general election on November 8, 2022.

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In recent election cycles, we have noticed an alarming trend among candidates from both parties—a reluctance by some to participate in debates. This is unfortunate. Debates are an important part of the elections process. Our democracy depends on a mutual relationship of respect between candidates and the voters who elect them.

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