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VOTE411 Voter Information Banner listing the 3 voting options available to all Connecticut voters in the 2026 General Election
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All Connecticut voters have three voting options this year. Get answers to some frequently asked questions about Early Voting and Absentee Voting and make your voting plan today!

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June 21, 2026 - IRIS, the ACLU of Connecticut, and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut are coming together this July 4. Each carries its own mission and history. But all three share a simple conviction: a democracy worthy of celebration must be one where everyone can participate fully and with dignity. Will we honor the promise of 1776, or simply wave flags, cook barbecue, and watch parades?

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UPDATED June 30, 2026 - Most Americans want all eligible voters to be able to vote. They don’t want the results of our elections determined for us by those who will do anything to hold onto power. Here’s what to know about the federal push to restrict voting access nationwide through legislation and executive orders, and what you can do to protect the freedom to vote.

Immigrants Make America Great by Nitish Meena from Unsplash.com
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Nearly 15% of people living in the United States are immigrants; if our nation’s story is a quilt, the immigrant community’s diverse stories are integral squares that hold it together.
Yet immigrants have always been an easy target for bad actors, who use xenophobia to scapegoat foreign-born communities. In moments like this, we must stand against hate and for our neighbors. LWV and the National Partnership for New Americans have identified a few ways you can defend America’s immigrant communities.

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Whether you are heading to the polls on Tuesday or just want to know that your absentee ballot is received on time, here's what to know before Primary Day to ensure that your vote counts.

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VOTE411 Voter Information Banner listing the 3 voting options available to all Connecticut voters in the 2026 General Election
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All Connecticut voters have three voting options this year. Get answers to some frequently asked questions about Early Voting and Absentee Voting and make your voting plan today!

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Federal appeals court blocks the Trump administration from using the expanded SAVE database for mass voter purges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Public Statement

A federal court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new mail ballot rule, protecting mail voting access through the November 2026 election.

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“Influencers” (also known as “creators”), or regular people with large social media followings, hold significant power in the information age. As the term suggests, their posts can influence their followers’ thoughts, spending habits, and even their votes.   

Political influencers play an active role in shaping our elections and democracy. But not all influencer posts are reliable or accurate. Therefore, knowing which influencers you can count on as trusted messengers is essential.