Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2023

CONTACT: press@securedemocracyusa.org

CT House Approves 14 Days of Early Voting as Voters Express Strong Support

March poll shows 72% of voters support robust early voting opportunities


HARTFORD, Conn. - Today, the Connecticut House of Representatives approved a plan to establish up to 14 days of in-person early voting ahead of the 2024 presidential election (H.B. 5004). After a poll released last week shows more than seven in 10 Connecticut voters support the state establishing at least 10 days of early voting, Secure Democracy USA Director of Advocacy Evan Preston released the following statement:

"Early in-person voting is an enormously popular option available to millions of Americans all across the country, and Connecticut voters deserve the same opportunity to make their voice heard. We strongly urge the Senate to promptly approve this bill for Gov. Lamont's signature, and urge lawmakers to fully fund Connecticut elections – including early voting – in the state budget."

Background on early voting:

  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half of all voters cast their ballot before Election Day in the 2022 midterm elections, including 61% of Asian American voters, 53% of Hispanic voters, and 48% of Black voters.

  • Connecticut is one of just four states that does not offer pre-Election Day in-person voting options for all voters, along with Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire.

  • According to a new poll released by Secure Democracy USA, 72 percent of Connecticut voters support guaranteeing at least 10 days to cast a ballot early in-person before Election Day, including 87% of Democrats, 54% of Republicans, and 69% of Independents.

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