On the second day of early voting, a mix-up in Stonington led to 519 voters receiving the wrong ballots due to poll worker error. The mistake was quickly rectified, and affected voters were given the opportunity to recast their ballots. Early voting has seen a high turnout in Connecticut, with 313,550 voters participating in the first week. Concerns about delays in counting and posting results have been raised, but measures are being taken to ensure a smooth process.
Voting fell off over the weekend due to lack of promotion, highlighting the need for more awareness of early voting options. Some communities are experiencing ballot supply shortages, but overall, the process has been running smoothly. Suburbs like West Hartford and Fairfield have seen the highest early turnouts.
The mix-up in Stonington has raised concerns among House Speaker Matt Ritter and House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, who have called for clearer procedures in early voting. Legislators are reviewing the Stonington experience to improve the process, potentially using color-coded ballots for different districts.
Mistakes like these can happen, but Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas urges voters to avoid spreading misinformation. She emphasizes the efforts of election workers to ensure safe and secure elections. Early voting continues daily until Sunday, offering voters the opportunity to participate in the electoral process at their convenience.
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