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Civil & Voting Rights Organizations Commend Connecticut Legislature for Final Passage of Historic State Voting Rights Legislation 

The Connecticut General Assembly has passed An Act Concerning State Voting Rights in Recognition of John R. Lewis (“CTVRA”) as part of the state budget.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

Early Voting Represents Step Forward for Racial Justice

The Connecticut Senate today voted to pass a bill to create early voting in the state beginning in 2024.The legislation now awaits action by Governor Lamont.

Civil Rights Organizations and Connecticut Legislators Call for Passage of a State Voting Rights Act

Lawmakers, civil rights, labor, grassroots, and faith-based groups call for passage of the Connecticut Voting Rights Act (CTVRA).

Passage of Early Voting Ballot Measure is Victory for Racial Justice

Connecticut voters have voted to approve an amendment to the Connecticut Constitution, which will permit the legislature to pass a law allowing early voting.

First 2022 Public Opinion Poll of Connecticut Likely Voters of Color Released

Research looks at attitudes toward early voting amendment

Gubernatorial and Secretary of the State Candidates Respond to Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Survey

In response to a survey from the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC, candidates seeking to become Connecticut’s next Governor and Secretary of the State have published their views regarding voting rights, policing, incarceration, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion access. 

ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC Launches

New nonpartisan political action committee brings ACLU of Connecticut issue advocacy to electoral cycle, aims to build the political power of people directly impacted by civil rights & liberties issues. PAC announces support for early voting ballot question, sent surveys to candidates.

Reaction to Legislative Passage of Early Voting Resolution, H.J. 59

The Connecticut Senate today voted to approve H.J. 59, a resolution which would put to voters the question of whether to amend Connecticut’s Constitution to allow early voting in the state. With today’s action in the Senate, the question of early voting will be on the 2022 general electi
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

NAACP, ACLU Call for Senate Vote to End Prison Gerrymandering

Legislators, civil rights advocates push for General Assembly to pass historic legislation