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CONNECTICUT VOTERS
Mail-in Primary Voter Registration Deadline is 08/03/06.
In-person Primary Voter Registration Deadline is 08/07/06.
Primary is on 08/08/06.

In December 2005, Connecticut became the first state in the country to approve public financing for legislative and statewide races. According to the Connecticut Common Cause, "This is one of the most far-reaching campaign finance laws ever passed by a state -- it will give voters a louder voice in their state government and encourage more people of modest means to seek public office."

But this voice is only as strong as the commitment each resident of voting age makes it -- by using your vote as your voice, by making sure your representatives know your beliefs on issues important to you, your children and your community. Don't know what to think? Read your local and state-wide newspapers -- in print or online. Listen to local and national radio shows that provide in-depth news, commentary or interviews of candidates and incumbents. Don't hesitate to speak out -- write, telephone, email or visit your state and national representatives. And most importantly -- Vote in your local elections and primaries.

Key Dates for Connecticut Voters

Aug 3: Mail-in Primary Voter Registration Deadline

Aug 7: In-person Primary Voter Registration Deadline

Aug 8: Primary

Oct 24: General Election Voter Registration Deadline

Nov 6: Absentee Voting Deadline

Nov 7: General Election

Connecticut State Races

Governor, CT:
Democrats: John DeStefano & Dan Malloy
Republicans: M. Jodi Rell (i)
Green Party: Cliff Thornton

Lt. Governor, CT:
Democrats: Mary Glassman & Scott Slifka
Republicans: Michael Fedele

State Attorney General, CT:
Democrats: Richard Blumenthal (i)
Republicans: Robert Farr
Green Party: Nancy Burton

Controller, CT:
Democrats: Nancy Wyman (i)
Republicans: Cathy Cook

Secretary of State, CT:
Democrats: Susan Bysiewicz (i)
Republicans: Richard Abbate
Green Party: Michael DeRosa

Treasurer, CT:
Democrats: Denise Nappier (i)
Republicans: Linda Roberts
Green Party: David Bue

State Senate, CT, 19th District:
Democrats: Matthew Daly & Edith Prague (i)
Republicans: N/A

State House of Representatives, CT, 46th District:
Democrats: Melissa Olson (i)
Republicans: N/A

Connecticut Voter Resources

Connecticut Common Cause cite: (commoncause.org) Voting issues and actions for and by Conencticut voters.

Government Resources and Contact Information for Connecticut cite: (vote-smart.org) General Government Resources, Executive Resources, Legislative Resources, Judicial Resources, Election Resources

Project Vote Smart- Voter Registration Information for Connecticut cite: (vote-smart.org) Everything you need to know about registering to vote in Connecticut

Rock the Vote cite: (rockthevote.org) Political power for young people. Sign up for Rock the Vote updates.

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