The League of Women Voters of Canton wants to ensure that all area residents know about two new election laws enacted by the state legislature that will impact upcoming elections on Nov. 5.
Under the new laws:
- Connecticut residents will now have the opportunity to register to vote on Election Day. Each town will have one designated same-day registration location where you will be able to show proof of eligibility to register and vote at the same site. While voters should still make every effort to ensure that they are registered ahead of time, Election Day registration offers an important protection for those who do not have the opportunity to register earlier.
· Any eligible voter who is permanently physically disabled will be able to receive an absentee ballot automatically for each election, primary or referendum held in the voter’s town. You must complete an application for an absentee ballot and submit it to the Town Clerk. You will need to ask your medical care provider to send a letter certifying that you are unable to appear in person at your polling place to vote because of disability. (State law requires that your doctor’s certification containing your medical information remain private and confidential.) Your absentee ballot should arrive about one month before the November election.
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To learn about the specifics of the new laws, the League of Women Voters of Connecticut has developed informational brochures — Election Day Registration and Important Change for Voters with Disabilities: Permanent Absentee Ballots. These are available in English and Spanish at www.lwvct.org/for-voters or by contacting (203)288-7996. Additional information is available from the Secretary of the State at www.ct.gov/sots and the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities at www.ct.gov/opapd.
The LWV is a nonpartisan political organization of men and women. It encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. See www.canton.lwvconnecticut.org for more information, including on joining the Canton League.
