Denise Merrill (opinion): It’s time for CT to say ‘yes’ to early voting
09.10.2022 / By Denise Merrill, published by the CT Insider
It’s no secret that numerous states are actively taking steps to impede voting access for millions of Americans, which will discourage voting, create more bureaucratic barriers, and depress voter turnout. In recent years Connecticut has taken a different and better path — rightly addressing restrictive laws and making voting easier for all eligible Connecticut citizens.
We had a historic 2022 win with the passage of Ballot Question 1 to allow Early Voting in Connecticut. Now state legislators need to create an equitable, accessible Early Voting system that meets the needs of all Connecticut voters.