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Voting & Elections 04.7.2022

Ban Foreign Spending on State Ballot Referendums

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"It may be hard to imagine that Putin will interfere in Connecticut’s electoral process, but it would not be illegal because neither federal nor state election law bars foreign entities from contributing unlimited amounts of funds to influence the outcome of a state ballot referendum. All Connecticut residents, whether Democrats, Republicans, or unaffiliated voters, should be concerned. Fortunately, the General Assembly still has an opportunity to close this glaring loophole before the session ends May 4 by passing Senate Bill 431..."

Voting & Elections 03.16.2022

Ban Foreign Spending on State Ballot Referendums – Public Testimony Call to Action for March 18th, 2022, 11:00 AM

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Support legislation to Ban Foreign Spending on State Ballot Referendums! The question on Connecticut’s November 8, 2022 statewide ballot where voters will decide if our state will finally allow Early Voting could become a target of anti-democratic foreign actors. We cannot allow this to happen. Submit written testimony and/or speak on Zoom to the Government Administration and Election Committee on Friday, March 18th, 2022 beginning at 11:00AM.

Voting & Elections 03.1.2022

Continue Absentee Voting in 2022 due to COVID19 – March 4th, 2022, 10AM Public Hearing Call to Action

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You will make a big impact by giving your written or virtual testimony to this coming Friday’s (March 4th, 2022) virtual legislative public hearing on ensuring all eligible Connecticut voters are still able to vote by absentee ballot this year.

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