17 Year Olds Can Vote In CT Primaries, Westport Registrars Say

WESTPORT, CT — Are you a 17-year-old Westporter who wants to exercise their right to vote in the state's upcoming primaries? If you're going to be 18 years old by Nov. 3 of this year, you're in luck.

According to the Westport Registrars of Voters office, residents who will be 18 years old by Nov. 3, 2020 can register and vote in both the April 28, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and the Aug. 11, 2020 Primary.

Here's what you need to do, according to Westport Registrars Marla Cowden and Richard Ruggiano:

1) REGISTER TO VOTE

If you have a valid Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles ID (license or non-driver) you can register online at https://voterregistration.ct.gov

If you need to register in another manner, contact us at registeredvoters@westportct.gov

2) CHOOSE A PARTY

Those who choose to be affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties will be able to vote in the parties’ respective primaries.

If you have already registered, but did not select affiliation with the Democratic or Republican Party, you may change your affiliation at https://voterregistration.ct.gov