On the Ballot
Vote No on “No Excuse Absentee” Ballots
The Connecticut No-Excuse Absentee Voting Amendment is on the ballot in Connecticut as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 5, 2024.[1]
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Connecticut State Legislature to provide by law for no-excuse absentee voting, thereby allowing any voter to request a mail-in ballot.
A "no" vote opposes providing for no-excuse absentee voting, thereby retaining current law requiring that a voter must have an excuse to request an absentee mail-in ballot.
“No Excuse” mail-in ballots open loopholes that can be exploited
State Sen. Robert C. Sampson (R), who voted against the amendment, said, “We have to be able to trust those votes without question. I have some concerns about trying to move our voting process away from the way it’s been traditionally done where people vote on one specific day in person. In the last election, we saw all campaigns across this state mailing ballot applications like crazy to people, and also sending out companion mail to say, ‘Yes, you can check the box for sickness. You can vote by absentee.’ It was a mess.”
Let‘s all learn the lesson of the Bridgeport scandal.
Our Candidates
Kathryn Russel, State Representative
Kathryn Russel, State Representative
Kathryn Russel, State Representative
Kathryn (Katie) Russell, Donate to Katie’s Campaign. Deep River Selectwomen, is the endorsed Republican candidate for the 36th District House seat. A Wharton MBA, Katie is an experienced senior marketing executive. She has additional as an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at The University of Connecticut, NYU and Fordham. She has volunteere
Kathryn (Katie) Russell, Donate to Katie’s Campaign. Deep River Selectwomen, is the endorsed Republican candidate for the 36th District House seat. A Wharton MBA, Katie is an experienced senior marketing executive. She has additional as an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at The University of Connecticut, NYU and Fordham. She has volunteered for many years with The United Way, The American Red Cross, The American Diabetes Association and SPSA Literacy Tutoring. She serves on the Deep River Public Library Board, the Deep River Rotary, the task force shaping Deep River’s Affordable Housing Plan, on the Investment Committee of the Deep River Congregational Church, and volunteering at the Shoreline Soup Kitchen.
Jeff Duigou, State Senate
Kathryn Russel, State Representative
Kathryn Russel, State Representative
Jeff Duigou for State Senate, 33rd District - Please Donate! “My perspective in the State Capitol will be one of law and order, business-friendliness, and environmental responsibility. I am a conservationist, advocating for the responsible use of Connecticut's abundant natural resources. I will be a voice for sustainability, preservatio
Jeff Duigou for State Senate, 33rd District - Please Donate! “My perspective in the State Capitol will be one of law and order, business-friendliness, and environmental responsibility. I am a conservationist, advocating for the responsible use of Connecticut's abundant natural resources. I will be a voice for sustainability, preservation, and public health. I also recognize that innovation, research, trades, and small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, and I will work to support them.”
Mike France, U.S. House Candidate
Mike France, U.S. House Candidate
Mike France, U.S. House Candidate
Mike France France is a well-known former legislator who previously served on the Ledyard Town Council and chaired the Finance Committee. He has previously served as the ranking member of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee and was also a member of the General Administration and Elections Committee. Mike was chair of the Conne
Mike France France is a well-known former legislator who previously served on the Ledyard Town Council and chaired the Finance Committee. He has previously served as the ranking member of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee and was also a member of the General Administration and Elections Committee. Mike was chair of the Connecticut General Assembly Conservative Caucus, a 15-member group that describes itself as “dedicated to the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty. Please Donate!
Matt Corey, U.S. Senate Candidate
Mike France, U.S. House Candidate
Mike France, U.S. House Candidate
Matt Corey, Candidate for US Senate. As a business owner and a resident, Matt understands how both action and inaction have impacted Connecticut's residents and business owners alike, whether in daily life, professional ventures or long term goals. Matt will focus on building a strong economy, affordability, peace through strength, securi
Matt Corey, Candidate for US Senate. As a business owner and a resident, Matt understands how both action and inaction have impacted Connecticut's residents and business owners alike, whether in daily life, professional ventures or long term goals. Matt will focus on building a strong economy, affordability, peace through strength, securing our borders, public safety, and putting our communities first.
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Connecticut Republicans are concerned about Early Voting:
In case you didn’t hear, this year the State of Connecticut institutes Early Voting. This is new to all of us, so we wanted to share some helpful information with you so you are informed. Download Early Voting Flyer
History: Last June Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation into law creating a system of early voting for general elections, special elections, and primaries in Connecticut. The legislation, Public Act 23-5, requires 14 days of early voting for general elections, 7 days of early voting for most primaries, and 4 days of early voting for special elections and presidential preference primaries.
What you need to know:
• You can now cast your vote in person prior to Election Day for the April Presidential Preference Primary, the August State Primary, and the November General Election.
• To participate in early voting, go to the Essex Town Hall, check in, present the Register with your valid ID as usual, and they will confirm your registration and check you off the voter listing.
• You are presented with a ballot to complete, and then you will place it in an envelope. The sealed envelope is then dropped into a locked ballot box. Your ballot is processed (run through the tabulator) on Election Day along with all the same day voting, and absentee ballots.