Resources for Connecticut Voters
To be an engaged voter, it’s essential to know what’s on the ballot and understand the candidates’ positions on issues that matter to students. Here are some resources to help you do just that:
- Connecticut Secretary of State’s Office: This site offers sample ballots, candidate information, polling locations, and more. You can find it here: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/voter-fact-sheet
- Connecticut Mirror’s Voter Guide: This guide breaks down key races and ballot initiatives. It’s a user-friendly resource for getting a deeper understanding of what’s at stake: https://ctmirror.org/2024/09/17/ct-2024-election-voter-guide/.
- MyVote.CT.gov: This portal lets you check your registration status, find your polling place, and get details on early voting locations. Access it at MyVote.CT.gov.
- Voter Registration Lookup and Election Polling Place Locator: This link is helpful in understanding which location you are eligible to vote in and how to register to vote in the state of Connecticut: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx
- Fun Fact: Thanks to Connecticut’s new Election Day Registration law, you can register and vote in person on Election Day at your town’s Election Day Registration location. https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/where-and-how-do-i-vote
- Hours of Voting: Polls in Connecticut are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Resources (Nationally): https://www.usa.gov/how-to-vote
