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1/ It's Election Day.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., but about 25% of the state's 2.3 million voters already had voted by midday Monday. State officials expect a turnout of at least 75%.
Here's what you need to know before polls close tonight
https://ctmirror.org/2020/11/03/pandemic-or-not-connecticut-expects-huge-turnout-as-voters-head-to-polls-today/
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., but about 25% of the state's 2.3 million voters already had voted by midday Monday. State officials expect a turnout of at least 75%.
Here's what you need to know before polls close tonight
https://ctmirror.org/2020/11/03/pandemic-or-not-connecticut-expects-huge-turnout-as-voters-head-to-polls-today/
2/ In general, Connecticut’s U.S. House members, all Democrats, are favored to win re-election this year, thanks largely to the power of incumbency.
But a couple are facing tougher competition than expected. https://ctmirror.org/2020/10/29/bolstered-by-the-power-of-incumbency-ct-dems-in-congress-favored-for-re-election/
But a couple are facing tougher competition than expected. https://ctmirror.org/2020/10/29/bolstered-by-the-power-of-incumbency-ct-dems-in-congress-favored-for-re-election/
3/ @RepJahanaHayes says “there’s no blueprint” for campaigning during the pandemic and has resorted to virtual town halls.
But GOP rival @DavidXSullivan has knocked on some doors and attended some public events. https://ctmirror.org/2020/11/01/jahana-hayes-david-sullivan-running-classic-race-for-u-s-house-in-unusual-times/
But GOP rival @DavidXSullivan has knocked on some doors and attended some public events. https://ctmirror.org/2020/11/01/jahana-hayes-david-sullivan-running-classic-race-for-u-s-house-in-unusual-times/
4/ Margaret Streicker, a Republican challenging U.S. Rep. @RosaDeLauro, has invested a total of $1.6 million in her effort to unseat DeLauro in the 3rd Congressional District — including $1.15 million since about mid-month. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/27/margaret-streicker-puts-1-15-million-into-her-campaign-in-the-final-days-of-a-bitter-race-against-rosa-delauro/
5/ In Connecticut's state legislative races, do-overs are in vogue.
Eight of the 36 Senate races are rematches, as are 26 of the 151 House races.
In other districts, challengers are running again in districts where the incumbents opted for retirement. https://ctmirror.org/2020/10/28/land-of-steady-habits-rematches-are-the-fashion/
Eight of the 36 Senate races are rematches, as are 26 of the 151 House races.
In other districts, challengers are running again in districts where the incumbents opted for retirement. https://ctmirror.org/2020/10/28/land-of-steady-habits-rematches-are-the-fashion/
6/ On top of it all, the pandemic has made the 2020 election untraditional in multiple ways.
@JohnDankosky spoke with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill ( @SOTSMerrill) and writer Colleen Shaddox this week about the realities of this election. http://ctmirror.org/podcasts/steady-habits-what-you-need-to-know-about-election-day-in-connecticut/
@JohnDankosky spoke with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill ( @SOTSMerrill) and writer Colleen Shaddox this week about the realities of this election. http://ctmirror.org/podcasts/steady-habits-what-you-need-to-know-about-election-day-in-connecticut/
7/ Those realities stretch far.
The Republican headquarters in Ridgefield has chosen not to display a Trump sign in their window, finding that the GOP’s national brand is presenting complications for Republicans in New England. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/21/trump-demands-attention-from-suburban-voters-down-ballot-republicans-wish-he-wouldnt/
The Republican headquarters in Ridgefield has chosen not to display a Trump sign in their window, finding that the GOP’s national brand is presenting complications for Republicans in New England. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/21/trump-demands-attention-from-suburban-voters-down-ballot-republicans-wish-he-wouldnt/
8/ Meanwhile, many strong Trump supporters in Avon, Canton and Simsbury are puzzled by the anger the president provokes — and the reluctance by many Trump voters to acknowledge their allegiance. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/30/risk-and-reward-flying-the-trump-flag-in-connecticut/
9/ In Stonington, having police stand outside of polling stations has been part of their Election Day routine for years.
But this year, some worry the police presence could be seen as a political one and discourage people from voting. http://ctmirror.org/2020/11/02/ct-law-enforcement-agencies-gear-up-for-election-day-as-advocates-worry-about-police-at-the-polls/
But this year, some worry the police presence could be seen as a political one and discourage people from voting. http://ctmirror.org/2020/11/02/ct-law-enforcement-agencies-gear-up-for-election-day-as-advocates-worry-about-police-at-the-polls/
10/ And there's a lot to lose this year.
America heads into Election Day in the aftermath of the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record and fierce hurricane and fire seasons.
The environmental stakes are as significant as they've ever been. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/30/environmental-stakes-in-ct-are-high-this-election/
America heads into Election Day in the aftermath of the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record and fierce hurricane and fire seasons.
The environmental stakes are as significant as they've ever been. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/30/environmental-stakes-in-ct-are-high-this-election/
11/ Zoning — or, more to the point, what type of housing can be built in suburban neighborhoods — is on the ballot today in Connecticut.
At least that’s what some Republican candidates for the General Assembly are telling voters. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/30/not-just-trump-connecticut-republicans-make-suburban-zoning-an-election-issue/
At least that’s what some Republican candidates for the General Assembly are telling voters. http://ctmirror.org/2020/10/30/not-just-trump-connecticut-republicans-make-suburban-zoning-an-election-issue/
12/ In September, Connecticut Democrats declared that "health care is on the ballot," referring to Republicans at the White House and in Congress.
But over the last few months, that mantra has also made its way into many state House and Senate campaigns. http://ctmirror.org/2020/11/02/with-supreme-court-decision-on-aca-looming-democrats-make-health-care-a-focus-on-the-campaign-trail/
But over the last few months, that mantra has also made its way into many state House and Senate campaigns. http://ctmirror.org/2020/11/02/with-supreme-court-decision-on-aca-looming-democrats-make-health-care-a-focus-on-the-campaign-trail/
13/ And what happens after today?
With the real possibility that election results could be mired in court battles across the nation, platoons of Connecticut lawyers — some of them public officials — are ready to fly to electoral hot spots if needed. https://ctmirror.org/2020/11/03/dems-and-gop-have-platoon-of-lawyers-some-from-ct-ready-to-litigate-election-results/
With the real possibility that election results could be mired in court battles across the nation, platoons of Connecticut lawyers — some of them public officials — are ready to fly to electoral hot spots if needed. https://ctmirror.org/2020/11/03/dems-and-gop-have-platoon-of-lawyers-some-from-ct-ready-to-litigate-election-results/
14/ As we get closer to results, follow @CTMPolitics for up-to-the-minute coverage and comprehensive updates on all federal and state legislative races throughout the evening.
If you encounter any issues while voting today, you can reach our newsroom here: [email protected]
If you encounter any issues while voting today, you can reach our newsroom here: [email protected]
