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  • CT Senator Richard Blumenthal on Protecting Our Voting Rights

    CT Senator Richard Blumenthal on Protecting Our Voting Rights

    Key Points from YouTube video below:

    Senator Blumenthal explains in his speech to the legislature that the U. S. Constitution allows states to run elections according to each state’s regulations. The Trump administration is trying to stop the public from voting in upcoming elections by doing (and not limited to) the following:

    • Hiring pardoned January 6th rioters into election leadership positions to suppress the vote.
    • Declaring a false national emergency to force states to follow radical election rules.
    • Illegally changing election maps in each state (known as “gerrymandering”) by moving voters to new districts to ensure Trump wins.
    • Taking away states’ voting rights at election sites by stopping voting by mail in, absentee ballots, and early voting.
    • Bullying states to turn over lists of voter registration information and other private information (such as, but not limited to driver’s license, Social Security numbers, name, address and political party affiliation).
    • Making false claims about immigrants legal status to prevent them from voting.
    • Weaponizing election working groups and bringing false charges against officials to prevent them from running elections.
    • Intimidating and punishing election officials to create fear & anxiety.

    Click here to see Senator Blumenthal’s speech to the legislature on YouTube.

  • Early Voting Event Honors Election Day Volunteers

    Early Voting Event Honors Election Day Volunteers

    Rocky Hill, CT- On April 24, Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas delivered a comprehensive presentation on Early Voting at the Rocky Hill Community Center. The event, which was sponsored by the Rocky Hill Democrats, aimed to educate the public on the importance and benefits of Early Voting Initiatives.

    The highlight of the event was the recognition of several dedicated residents for their years of service as Election Day workers. The honorees included Thomas Deasy, Donald Francis, Stephanie Heneghan, Mary Beth Maluccio, and Edward Mulvey Jr. These individuals exemplify a steadfast commitment to our democracy through their ongoing efforts to ensure fair and transparent elections. Their contributions not only enrich our community, but also uphold the core democratic values that our nation cherishes.

    The event also received accolades for the engaging and informative presentation by Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas. Her insights into Early Voting procedures and her willingness to address attendees’ questions were highly appreciated by all participants.

    Special thanks were extended to Registrar of Voters Phil Theroux, State Representative Kerry Wood, and Deputy Jaqueline Kozin for their attendance and valuable contribution to the event.

    For more information on Early Voting in CT please visit Myvote.ct.gov