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THE WESTON LWV CAN LEAD YOU TO YOUR 2024 ELECTION BALLOT,BUT YOU’RE THE ONE WHO’S GOT TO FILL IN THE OVALS TO MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT.Click here to join the Weston LWVClick here to donate to the Weston LWV Education FundTHERE ARE NO MORE EXCUSES FOR NOT VOTING.YOU’VE GOT ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO VOTE IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER.THIS BOOKLET SHOWS YOU HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE.

Voting isn’t a leisure activity, but this year, with 15 days, you can do it at your leisure.Want to wait with bated breath? We’ve got you covered. Voting day is Tuesday, November 5th at the Weston Middle School. You’ve got from 6 AM to 8 PM to come in and fill in those little ovals, not to mention pass the gauntlet of all those white tents and then buy some delicious baked goods that are a Weston Voting Day Tradition.Making or made up your mind before November 5th?You’ve got 14 days to stroll into Weston Town Hall on Norfield Road and leisurely fill out those ovals exactly how you want to. There are no tents to pass by, but, sadly, no baked goods to buy. On the other hand, you’ve done your civic duty and can ignore all the lawn signs that are cluttering up our roads.EARLY VOTING GIVES YOU 14 DAYS TO MULL OVER YOUR DECISION (BUT YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO CAST YOUR BALLOT)OCTOBER 21ST TO NOVEMBER 3RD Weston Town Hall, 10 AM to 6 PM, 8 AM to 8 PM (October 29th and 31st)

Now that you know where, when, and how to vote, don’t forget you need to be registered to vote!And there are lots of ways to register.You can’t vote if you aren’t registeredAnd you need to be registered by OCTOBER 18TH• Deadline for voter registration by mail to be post-marked BY THE 18TH• Deadline for voter registration at the DMV by close of business at the DMV offices.• Deadline for voter registration online by 11:59 pm• Deadline or voter registration person by 8:00 pmSame-Day Voter Registration (if you’re one of those who really like to cut it tight)• If you are not registered but want to vote during the Early Voting period, you may register in person every day of Early Voting at the Early Voting location in Weston Town Hall• If you are not registered but want to vote on Election Day, you may register in person on Election Day at your Election Day Registration site.• To receive important election updates, text VOTE to 860.321.4221So, not to place any guilt on you for being unable to vote, the state has made it incredibly easy for you to exercise your vote.

But wait, there’s more! If 15 days of early and Election Day voting still leaves you home bound or out of town, you can vote from a distance.Absentee ballots are available if you're prevented from voting in person because of a DISABILITY or SICKNESS or because you'll be OUT OF TOWN on Election Day.(There’s a full list of reasons at www.MyVote.CT.gov/absentee)How do absentee ballots work? Simple!You can apply in two ways:In-Person at the town clerk’s office or Online with yourConnecticut Drivers License.If you apply online, you….1. Wait for the ballot to come in the mail2. Complete the ballot following the instructions3. Mail the ballot in the provided envelope to your Town Clerk, or use the Secure Absentee Ballot Drop Box in front of your town hall

If you have questions about early voting, we have a raft of answers to help you out.What is Early Voting?Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day.What Should I Expect at the Early Voting Location?When you arrive at the Early Voting location, you will check in and be verified as an eligible voter. You will then receive your ballot with an envelope. You will complete your ballot at a privacy booth and seal it in the approved envelope. Before you leave, place the sealed envelope in the secure receptacle as instructed by the election officials. Ballots will be secured unopened until Election Day.When will ballots be counted?Ballots cast during Early Voting will be sealed and stored securely in each town. They will be opened and counted on Election Day.How Does Early Voting Differ from Absentee Ballots?Absentee Ballot voting requires a reason (from a list of six, found at MyVote.CT.gov)Early Voting is available to every voter without a specific reason. Early Voting may be done only in-person, not via mail or drop box.How many Early Voting Locations will be available in Weston?Weston has one Early Voting location: the Town Hall on Norfield Road.Can I vote on weekends?Yes. Early Voting includes Saturdays and Sundays for most elections (see calendar for specific dates).How is it ensured that people do not vote twice?The election official at your Early Voting location will record that you have cast your ballot, preventing you from voting early at any other location, submitting an absentee ballot, or voting on Election Day.May I register to vote during the Early Voting period?You may register and vote on the same day during the Early Voting period before regular general elections. Does early voting exist in other states?Although new to Connecticut this year, 46 other states already offer some form of Early Voting.What hasn't changed?You can still vote via Absentee Ballot or on Election Day as usual. Elections in Connecticut are still safe and secure.