What are the races?
Statewide primaries will be held for the office of the secretary of the state and state treasurer. There are Republican primaries for both the U.S. Senate and 海角换妻's 4th Congressional District. Several cities and towns also have primaries for state senators and state representatives.
Winners of the party primaries will advance to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
When are polls open?
Polls in 海角换妻 are open Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any elector standing in line at the polls at 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast a vote.
Can I vote in a primary?
Voters registered with a party can vote in that party鈥檚 primary. Use to see if you are already registered with a party.
How do you register to vote?
Complete , indicating your party choice, if any, in Section 9. You .
Registration cutoffs are up to noon the day before the primary. There is no same-day registration to vote in a party primary.
You may change your party registration, but 海角换妻 has a three-month waiting period for switching parties, so you won鈥檛 be able to vote for your new party of choice on Aug. 9.
If you are an 鈥渦naffiliated鈥� voter, as long as you have been 鈥渦naffiliated鈥� for three months or more, your new party registration would be automatic and the three-month waiting period does not apply.
Can I vote by absentee ballot?
Yes. who are registered with a party can vote in that party鈥檚 primary by absentee ballot. Ballots can be returned by mail, drop box or in person. Only complete absentee ballots received before the close of polls on the day of the election will be counted, .
Where can you vote?
海角换妻鈥檚 secretary of the state provides , which includes exact polling location addresses for registered voters.
Do you need to show photo identification in order to vote?
No. In lieu of presenting ID, you can, in most cases, sign an affidavit when poll workers ask for ID. Your identification does not need to be a driver鈥檚 license. It also does not need to have a photo. Here is .
How can I see the ballot for my town?
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Who is running in the statewide and congressional races?
Three Republican candidates are competing to run as the party鈥檚 candidate against incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Two Republicans are competing to run as the party鈥檚 candidate in southwestern 海角换妻鈥檚 4th Congressional District against Democrat U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
Two Democrats are competing in a primary for secretary of the state.
Two Republicans are competing in a primary for secretary of the state.
Three Democrats are running in a primary for the office of the state treasurer.
What are some other resources to learn more?
Note: Themis Klarides is married to Gregory B. Butler, who is a member of 海角换妻's Board of Trustees.
