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11/04/2024 03:08 PMElection Day is right around the corner, and while many people are focusing on the presidential election, it is not the only point of focus on the ballot.
At the very top of the ballot stands an important question to vote on that will impact the future absentee ballots in the state of Connecticut:
Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots became much more prevalent during the 2020 presidential election and have been used frequently by those who may not feel safe attending the polls or for college students who cannot make it back to their hometown on Election Day, among other reasons.
The election for the 47th president and their vice-president features incumbent Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the presidency with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, against former president Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican party nominees.
Down-ballot races include the race for U.S. Senator and U.S. Congress.
Democratic incumbent State Senator Christopher Murphy (D) faces challenges from Republican Matthew Corey, Green Party candidate Justin Paglino, and Robert Finley Hyde of the Cheaper Gas Groceries Party. Incumbent Democrat Joe Courtney is facing a challenge from Republican Mike France for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Voters in State Senate District 12 will also cast ballots in the race against Democratic incumbent Christine Cohen and Republican challenger Paul Crisci. Cohen appears on the ballot three times in the race for State Senate, receiving cross endorsements by the Working Families Party and the Independent Party.
Voters in General Assembly District 35 will choose between Republican incumbent Chris Aniskovich and Democratic challenger Cinzia Lettieri. Lettieri has received the cross-endorsement of the Working Families Party, while Aniskovich has the backing of the Independent Party.
General Assembly District 101 voters will choose between incumbent Democrat John-Michael Parker and Republican Lisa Deane. Parker has received ballot support from both the Working Family and Independent parties.
In Madison, Democrat Jim Newton is seeking the role of Registrar of Voters, as is Republican Gregory Saclzo III. Newton currently holds the position for the Democratic party.
In Killingworth, Democrat Nancy McCormick seeks to retain her position as Registrar of Voters.
Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting continues statewide through Sunday, Nov. 2.
In Killingworth, voters will cast ballots at Killingworth Elementary School, 340 Route 81. Early voting takes place at Town Hall, 323 Route 81.
In Madison, voters in District One cast ballots at Walter C. Polson Middle School, 302 Green Hill Road. District Two voters cast ballots at Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School, 980 Durham Road. Early voting takes place at Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive.