League of Women Voters ^®
of Connecticut

Connecticut and New York have approved their new voting district maps. For the next 10 years these district lines will shape how political power plays out in both states. Joan Twiggs, Director at Large and People Powered Fair Maps Champion for the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, spoke to WSHU for the Full Story program about Connecticut's new voting district maps, published on February 18, 2022.

Letter to the Newington Town Council on January 25, 2022, in response to a proposal to close 5 of 8 polling places in the town of Newington, submitted by Patricia Rossi, Vice President for Advocacy and Public Issues for the League of Women Voters of Connecticut.

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut strives every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We are proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, and always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. Our 2022 Legislative Priorities include Protecting and Expanding Voters’ Rights and Access through Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots, Campaign Finance Reform and protecting the Citizen's Election Program, Open Government, and Environment & Climate Action.

Redistricting in Connecticut is now two thirds of the way complete. The Reapportionment Commission, convened in accordance with the state Constitution, met prior to the November 30 deadline to accept the state House and Senate maps. The U.S. Congressional maps were not completed and are now expected to be completed under the aegis of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Read the full update.