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WHEN IS THE NEXT ELECTION EVENT?

There will be a Republican Primary on Tuesday August 13, 2024 for US Senator between Matt Corey and Geri Smith. The winner of this Primary will run against Chris Murphy in the November 5th 2024 Presidential election.

Polling Locations for August 13, 2024 Republican Primary
First District Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St.
Second District St. Orchard House, 421 Shore Drive
Third District Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Rd.
Fourth District Fire Headquarters, 45 N. Main St.
Fifth District Indian Neck School, 12 Melrose Avenue
Sixth District Mary Murphy School, 14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Seventh District Walsh Intermediate School Gym. 185 Damascus RD.
 Early Voting  Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St. 

                (Please see more info below)

   

EARLY VOTING – JOE TRAPASSO COMMUNITY HOUSE: 46 CHURCH STREET (Starts August 5th  through August 11th)

  • AUGUST 5, 7,9,11 (10:00am – 6:00pm)
  • AUGUST 6, 8 (8:00am-8:00pm)

 

Questions about absentee ballot voting? 

The Registrar of Voters do not issue Absentee Ballots. While the Registrars count the ballots on Election Day, the process of applying for, receiving, and returning completed absentee ballots is under the jurisdiction of the Town Clerk. If you have questions about the absentee ballot process, call 203-315-0678 or click here to reach the Branford Town Clerk.

About the Registrars of Voters Office

The office of the Registrars of Voters is governed by Connecticut State Statutes. The primary duties of the Registrars are to register new voters, maintain voter registration records and enrollment records, publish lists of eligible voters, conduct a state-required canvass of all voters, compile monthly reports of all activities concerning voters in town, and administer and oversee all elections, primaries and referenda in an accurate and impartial manner. They are also responsible for hiring and training over 100 official poll workers as well as maintaining all voting equipment used for the election.

The Registrars of Voters Office is a vital department to the function of the Town’s government. The Office is governed by Connecticut General Statutes and financially supported by the Municipality. Ensuring fair, accurate and efficient elections is our highest priority.
 

Registration Requirements

To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the town in which you wish to vote and at least 17 years of age and turning 18 on or before Election Day.

MILITARY and OVERSEAS VOTER INFORMATION
Refer to fvap.gov for more information or send concerns to the following email addresses:
vote@fvap.gov for any Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) related questions.
ets@fvap.gov for the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) for Electronic Transmission Service.

CONTACT YOUR STATE SENATOR: State Senator Christine Cohen (D) 12th District

CONTACT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

State Representative Robin Comey (D) 102nd District

State Representative Moira Rader (D) 98th District