Mayors Call on State Lawmakers to Equitably Funding Early Voting
Press Conference:
Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
North Steps of the State Capitol
HARTFORD, CT (May 9, 2023) — Mayors of major Connecticut cities are urging state lawmakers to equitably fund Early Voting, joining with a coalition of voting advocates. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim are joining advocates for a press conference on Thursday, May 11th at 10 a.m. on the North Steps of the State Capitol.
Mayors are joining advocates to raise concern about the need to fully and equitable fund early voting. Last November, Connecticut voters overwhelmingly voted to amend the state constitution to allow for early voting. While state lawmakers have decided on the number of days, funding for staff and resources remains a concern. Mayors are joining our call to action because without adequate funding, voters in our largest cities, who are disproportionately Black and Latine voters, will not have equal access to vote.
This coalition of voting rights groups, includes AARP, ACLU, Bridgeport GenerationNow Votes, Common Cause of CT, CT Citizens Action Group, CT League of Conservation Voters, CT Shoreline Indivisible, SEIU State Council, The Connecticut Project Action Fund, and League of Women Voters.
WHAT
Press conference highlighting the need for equitable funding for Early Voting in the state budget and its impact on accessibility and equity.
WHO
Luke Bronin, Mayor of Hartford (60,000 registered voters)
Caroline Simmons, Mayor of Stamford (73,000 registered voters)
Joe Ganim, Mayor of Bridgeport (70,000 registered voters)
A coalition of voting rights groups, including AARP, ACLU, Bridgeport GenerationNow Votes, Common Cause of CT, CT Citizens Action Group, CT League of Conservation Voters, CT Shoreline Indivisible, SEIU State Council, The Connecticut Project Action Fund, and League of Women Voters
WHEN
Thursday, May 11th at 10 a.m.
WHERE
North Steps of the State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106
