The need to protect our representative democracy is more urgent than ever, and Connecticut is on the right path toward strengthening the freedom to vote: We expanded automatic voter registration, re-enfranchised parolees, and increased eligibility to vote by absentee ballot. This year, voters will have the opportunity to amend the state constitution to allow for early voting, and the first step has been taken to do the same to allow "no-excuse” absentee voting for all.

We must protect the right to vote. Connecticut Democrats are committed to working to increase voter participation in rural and underrepresented communities. Better statewide outreach to register, educate, mobilize, and turn out voters of all ages is also a priority.

Connecticut Democrats believe a state-based Voting Rights Act is essential to safeguard the rights of protected classes of voters and provide a mechanism for challenging any laws that may infringe upon them.

At the federal level, we support and encourage the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Here in Connecticut, we support study of the benefits of ranked choice voting.

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