Voting Rights

Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right. We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible.

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What is HR1 and Why should you support it?

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Event Date: 
Mar 15 2021 10:00 am to Mar 16 2021 09:45 am
Event location: 

Online - Zoom

Join the League on March 15th at 10 a.m.as we get updates on federal and state voting legislation. U.S. Congressman Jim Himes who represents the 4th CT Congressional District and State Senator Paul Formica who represents the 20th District will discuss legislation that would affect voting and elections.

Time for Action

Action Alerts

Send an online message to your Representative. or Contact your Representative TODAY through the Capitol switchboard at (202

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Event Date: 
Mar 18 2021 01:00 pm to Mar 19 2021 12:45 pm
Event location: 

Online

Join us for “Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State,” a livestreamed virtual event in celebration of Women’s History Month and the growing number of women in public office. Secretary Merrill will speak on key election issues including protecting the vote, expanding democratic participation, and modernizing Connecticut’s systems.

H0233 Action Alert 2021

Action Alerts

Last week, we listed this bill as H 0088 that made it a felony to collect and deliver more than two (2) absentee ballots. The League gave testimony opposing it.

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If you missed the General Meeting on February 21, 2021 or if you would like to revisit the program or you would like to hear a few of the songs once again, the links are 

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Community Volunteer Opportunities:

When you sign up to volunteer, you'll receive an email 2-3 days beforehand with additional event information. 

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Action Alerts

Public Hearing on No-Excuse Absentee Voting and Early Voting are front and center in the Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) on Monday, February 22, 2021 starting at 10:30 AM.
We encourage you to submit written testimony and sign up to testify in person via zoom before the cutoff at 3PM on Sunday.

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