2021 Election News
Montville Republican registrar criticized for social media posts
One post by Jeff Rogers charged that “Democrats are pushing a civil war.”
Poll finds 23% of Americans not getting enough to eat
Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they've had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford
East Lyme officials pin hopes on temporary fix for public safety building
Officials are setting their hopes on a $11,679 "temporary barrier" so staff can move in by November or early December, according to the chairman of the building committee.
Absentee ballots available for Oct. 5 referendum in Stonington
Voters will be asked if they wish to overturn approval of a property tax assessment agreement for the developers of the former Campbell Grain site and if the town should prohibit the establishment of...
Mystic Education Center, fresh perspectives among reasons cited for Groton primary results
Opposition to the redevelopment of the Mystic Education Center, a desire for fresh perspectives and advocacy on issues, and an effective campaign were among the reasons cited that helped Town...
Bordelon secures spot on Democratic slate for Groton Town Council
Town Councilor and party Chairman Conrad Heede lost his spot on the November ballot.
Ten candidates vie for nine Town Council spots in Tuesday's Democratic primary in Groton
Democratic voters will elect in Tuesday's primary nine Town Council candidates to appear as the Democratic slate in the upcoming November municipal election.
Lawmakers consider redistricting at Norwich public hearing
Local citizens spoke up about the process of redrawing General Assembly and congressional districts.
Olsen joins Republican slate of council candidates
Former City Council member and mayoral candidate Marty Olsen announced on Tuesday that he would join the Republican slate of candidates seeking a seat on the City Council.
Texas Legislature sends sweeping GOP voting overhaul bill to governor
The Texas Legislature has signed off on a sweeping GOP rewrite of election laws after months of protests by Democrats
Groton official helping state lawmaker who's considering secretary of the state run
State Rep. Hilda Santiago, D-Meriden, is considering joining a potentially crowded race for secretary of the state, assisted by Groton Town Councilor Aundré Bumgardner.
Ledyard registrars to hold lottery for order of candidates on ballot
The Ledyard Registrars will conduct the public lottery on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Town Hall.
Mark Brown, four incumbents win Mohegan Tribal Council seats
Former six-term council member returned to body that oversees tribal government, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.
New London Green Party announces candidates for office
The New London Green Party has announced three candidates for local office in teh upcoming election, a group that includes prominent city activist and now city council candidate Kris Wraight.
Longtime Norwich registrar retires after grueling election season
Dianne Slopak was the first-ever woman to be the city's Republican registrar.
Marchers across U.S. call on Congress to bolster voting rights
Thousands of voting rights advocates are rallying across the country Saturday to call for sweeping protections against a further erosion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Mark Brown seeking to return to Mohegan Tribal Council in ongoing voting
Former six-term council member is among 10 candidates for five seats.
Groton registrars announce polling locations for Democratic primary
The locations for the Democratic primary election, which will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 14, are the same as in the Nov. 2020 presidential election.
Connecticut's COVID-19 absentee voting option remains as another pandemic election approaches
Town clerks are familiarizing themselves with a new way of running elections in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stonington to hold referendum on Campbell Grain tax break, marijuana sales
Residents, unhappy with an Aug. 9 town meeting approval of a tax break for the developers of the former Campbell Grain site in downtown Pawcatuck, have forced the town to hold a referendum on the...
Poll: COVID anxiety up, vaccine requirements favored
Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter
Groton Registrars to hold voter registration session
The Groton Registrars will hold a voter registration session 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Registrar's Office.
Groton police union endorses Cassiere and Franco for Town Council
The Groton Democratic Town Committee has announced that Groton Police Union Local No. 3428 endorsed two Town Council candidates.
Six young candidates say youth is an asset in politics
While they have policy differences, they all agree that political participation from young people is essential.
New London voters back police minimum staffing ordinance
Voters at a referendum on Tuesday rejected a City Council decision to repeal a minimum police staffing ordinance.
New London votes Tuesday on police staffing ordinance
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to allow residents to vote on repeal of a controversial staffing ordinance for the police department.
Norwich will ask voters to bond $145 million pension debt, expected to save money
Norwich city leaders will try to educate voters that bonding the $145 million pension debt is expected to save $43 million over 30 years.
Bordelon secures enough signatures for Democratic primary
Town Councilor Portia Bordeon obtained enough signatures to warrant a Democratic primary for Town Council
East Lyme voters once again show support for public safety building
The money for the roof replacement approved by voters will come from $2.7 million in federal COVID-relief aid already sitting in the town bank account.
Mattson endorsed by Democrats and Republicans in run for Lyme's top spot
The Board of Finance features the only contested races among the two parties.
Denise Merrill, others weigh in on her voting rights record
Secretary of the state since 2011, she will not run again.
State Rep. Mike France named in campaign finance complaint
The Ledyard state representative’s campaign categorically denied the complaint, which alleges France improperly received help from a conservative group.
Bordelon announces that she will pursue primary campaign for Groton Town Council
Portia Bordelon, a Democratic Town Councilor, announced that she is pursuing a primary campaign for reelection to Town Council.
Opinion
Republicans should back Manchin voting reform compromise
The Manchin compromise has a number of reforms that Republicans ought to like and make our elections systems even stronger and instill some much-needed confidence into the process.