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Preserve Our Democratic Republic
Elections are your chance to have your voice heard. Keeping our democratic republic alive requires diligence, transparency, and patience.
For those concerned about the credibility of our elections, Ridgefield’s Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters are there to answer your questions. They are incredibly informative and will assure you that robust checks and balances are in place.
Some voters in the 2020 election cycle were told the delayed finalization of results was evidence of a ‘stolen’ election. While there were numerous legal challenges (over 60 by Donald Trump and his allies - all of which were dismissed, ruled against Trump, rejected, or withdrawn), the courts overwhelmingly upheld the election results, and independent audits and investigations confirmed the integrity of the election. The election was deemed by CISA “the most secure in American history.”
It’s normal for results to take days or even weeks to finalize, as essential processes like absentee ballot counting and signature verification are completed. As we head into Election 2024, remember that many states (including CT) don’t process absentee or early voting ballots until Election Day, contributing to delayed results.
Elections are your chance to have your voice heard. Keeping our democratic republic alive requires diligence, transparency, and patience.
Did you know you can vote early in person at Town Hall starting October 21st from 10am-6pm with extended hours on October 29th and 31st (8am-8pm)? Try it! This is the first year CT has early voting, and CT joins the other 46 states offering it for years. You can still go to your regular polling location on election day and vote then (November 5th). However, that is your last opportunity to vote. Try voting early - you might like it.
Want to wait until election day to vote and are not sure where your polling place is? Check out this website, which gives you all the information. Whatever you do, please vote!
