Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?

That’s the question that will be on Connecticut’s ballot on November 8, 2022.

Did you know that as of July 2022, Connecticut is one of only 4 states without in-person early voting? Sounds absurd, right?  The busy citizens of Connecticut deserve more time to vote in person, not just the 14 hours on Election Day.

Our election laws are part of our state constitution, so in order to make Early Voting (EV) a reality, eligible voters would need to vote “yes” on the referendum question.

Early Voting FAQs

Why do we need Early Voting?

Early Voting offers all voters another in-person option, more flexibility means more opportunities for eligible voters to cast their ballot without worrying about whether or not they can make it to the polls on Election Day.

I voted by absentee ballot in the Town Clerk’s office. Isn’t that the same thing as Early Voting?

No. Voting by absentee ballot is not the same as Early Voting. In our state, you can only vote by absentee ballot with a valid excuse, per our state constitution. Early Voting would allow any eligible citizen the choice to vote on a day beside Election Day. 

Is Early Voting safe and reliable?

Yes, the process is the same as on Election Day, with the same amount of checks and balances.

Will Early Voting cost the taxpayers a lot of money?

Not necessarily. There are ways to keep the cost to a minimum. The overwhelming number of states who have Early Voting have figured out ways to make the change cost neutral, Connecticut can too. 

When will Early Voting become law if the referendum passes?

If the Early Voting question is passed, it will be up to the legislature to determine the parameters and therefore, the state will not be able to institute Early Voting until 2024.

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The League’s mission has always been to defend democracy and empower voters, and that includes giving voters more ways to cast their ballot.  A “yes” vote on the Early Voting question will help give voters who want to cast their ballot in person another option if they can't make it to the polls during the hours of voting on Election Day.

It’s time for Connecticut to join the ranks of other states and adopt Early Voting. Let’s give Connecticut voters more freedom to choose how to participate in our democracy.

For information about voting and this year’s candidates visit Vote411.org