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Connecticut Absentee Voting News Monitoring

  • Published on Jun 6, 2026

    Megyn Kelly on California primary mail-in voting: "If they can't get off their fat asses and get to election polling ...

    MEGYN KELLY (HOST): The weekend is near, but the news is not slowing down, except in California where the vote count from Tuesday's primaries isn't anywhere close to wrapping up. This is ridiculous. The only thing that has changed is that the …

    Source: Media Matters For America - Left-wing
  • Published on Jun 10, 2026

    Middlebury, it’s Time to Wake Up!

    To the Editor: In past elections, voter turnout in Middlebury has been far too low. Fewer than 50% of registered voters participated in recent elections, and only about 16% of residents voted in the budget vote. That means too many important decisions have …

    Source: Voices News - Connecticut - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 4, 2026

    State Legislators Address Many of AARP Connecticut’s 2026 Priorities

    AARP Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session priorities have been to support and advocate on policies that keep more money in the pockets of residents and their families; address rising utility costs to ensure fair and affordable access to essential …

    Source: Tribuna Connecticut - Pending
  • Published on Jun 10, 2026

    Mike Johnson attempts to defend Trump after president says ‘I love the inflation’ – as it happened

    US House speaker tries to explain away Trump's 'I love the inflation' commentHours after Donald Trump brushed off concerns about new data showing that inflation jumped to an annual rate of 4.2% in May by saying “I love the inflation”, the US …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 10, 2026

    Maine Wire cites past conduct claims & tattoo dispute as scrutiny follows Platner

    WASHINGTON (TNND) — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner won his party’s primary in Maine, setting up a general election contest against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, as questions about Platner’s past and personal conduct continue to swirl. …

    Source: WSBT 22 - Indiana - Center-right
  • Published on May 21, 2026

    CT Expands Absentee Voting With Lamont Bill-Signing Tuesday

    Gov. Ned Lamont signs a bill expanding no-excuse absentee voting on May 19, 2026. Credit: Kate Santini / CTNewsJunkie.com Hartford, CT — Connecticut residents have the option to vote via absentee ballot with no questions asked after Gov. Ned Lamont …

    Source: CT News Junkie - Connecticut - Pending
  • Published on May 22, 2026

    Lamont signs law allowing absentee ballots for all

    HARTFORD — Connecticut voters will now be able to cast absentee ballots in elections and primaries without needing to provide a specific reason after Gov. Ned Lamont signed new legislation into law. “This change puts us in line with the overwhelming …

    Source: The Chronicle - Connecticut - Neutral
  • Published on May 21, 2026

    Connecticut Codifies Universal Absentee Voting

    Connecticut voters no longer need a reason to use mail-in ballots in elections and primaries. “We should be doing everything we can to encourage qualified voters to participate in elections and have their voices heard, and this is a responsible step …

    Source: NTD - Right-wing
  • Published on May 20, 2026

    Connecticut governor signs legislation for no-excuse absentee voting statewide

    Gov. Ned Lamont has signed off on a law that allows no-excuse absentee voting. The goal is to enhance voter participation and strengthen election security. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has given his approval for absentee ballots to be made …

    Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 19, 2026

    Connecticut could become the 37th state to allow absentee/mail-in voting without an excuse

    On May 15, Connecticut legislators sent a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont (D) that would remove the requirement that voters provide an excuse to request an absentee ballot. Currently, Connecticut is one of 14 states that require voters to have a valid excuse to …

    Source: Ballotpedia - Neutral
  • Published on May 20, 2026

    Lamont signs CT no-excuse absentee voting law

    All eligible Connecticut voters now have the option to vote in elections and primaries using absentee ballots. Governor Ned Lamont signed the law at a ceremony at the Old State House in Hartford on Tuesday. It gets rid of previous restrictions that had …

    Source: WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 22, 2026

    Connecticut Expands Mail Voting, Catching Up to Most Other States

    Connecticut has for years stood apart from most of the country, including nearly every other blue state, by requiring anyone who wishes to vote by mail to fill out an application asserting a specific excuse, such as active military service or illness. That …

    Source: Bolts - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 2, 2026

    Parties pick candidates for Norwalk’s 2026 state, federal races

    NORWALK, Conn. — Both major parties have held their conventions, selecting candidates for state and federal races that will appear on Norwalk ballots this Nov. 3. Statewide Two Norwalk residents are on the statewide ballot. Democratic incumbent Secretary …

    Source: Nancy on Norwalk - Connecticut - Pending
  • Published on Jun 5, 2026

    Louisiana voters will decide on 10 legislatively referred ballot measures in Nov. 2026, the most since 2014

    Welcome to the Friday, June 5, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Louisiana voters will decide on 10 legislatively referred ballot measures in Nov. 2026, the most since 2014 Senate moves reconciliation 2.0 …

    Source: Ballotpedia - Neutral
  • Published on May 30, 2026

    From the Registrars’ Office

    Upcoming events The major party conventions in Connecticut have concluded. There will be a Democratic primary on Tuesday Aug. 11, with early voting available from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9. We are expecting the Democratic primary to include candidates for governor …

    Source: The Granby Drummer - Connecticut - Pending
  • Published on Jun 4, 2026

    Six statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

    While 44% of this year's statewide party primaries are in the rearview mirror, there are still plenty of filing deadlines yet to come this year. Six states have statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks. The map and bulleted list below …

    Source: Ballotpedia - Neutral
  • Published on May 20, 2026

    Mail in Voting Now Available to All Eligible Voters Under Law Signed by Gov Ned Lamont

    Gov Ned Lamont (D) has officially signed into law legislation that provides all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option to cast their ballots using absentee ballots, without needing a specific excuse. The legislation removes long-standing state …

    Source: New Britain Progressive - Pending
  • Published on May 28, 2026

    Secretary of State campaigns on election security message in Salisbury

    SALISBURY – Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, who recently secured the Democratic endorsement for reelection, spoke Tuesday, May 19, at a meeting of the Salisbury Democratic Town Committee. Thomas centered her remarks around what she …

    Source: The Lakeville Journal - Connecticut - Neutral
  • Published on May 30, 2026

    PopInfo Weekly: Grift, gambling, and the GOP

    A Popular Information investigation revealed that Lead Left, a new political action committee that spent millions boosting Democratic primary candidates with big political liabilities, is linked to the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC of the …

    Source: Popular Information - Left-wing

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