During COVID-19, any citizen wanting to vote by absentee ballot should be able to do so. The League of Women Voters of Connecticut believes all Connecticut citizens deserve easy and safe access to the elections that will not jeopardize their health. We urge the Governor to issue an executive order that would eliminate restrictive language in the statutes during this emergency.

Election accessibility requires Governor Lamont’s immediate attention.

The League of Women Voters of New Canaan believes that no-excuse absentee ballots will make participation in upcoming elections easier during these extraordinary times. All citizens deserve safe access to elections.

Join us in calling on Governor Lamont to issue an executive order (1) eliminating restrictive language in the statutes pertaining to absentee ballots and (2) simplifying the process for obtaining absentee ballots during this public health emergency. Today, for instance, while the application for an absentee ballot is available online, it must be printed on legal-sized paper (8 ½" x 14") to be valid. 

We cannot delay. Call Governor Lamont at (860) 566-4840 or (800) 406-1527 or email him HERE. Ask him to take immediate action to ensure safe voting options for Connecticut’s upcoming Primary and Presidential Elections.

Please sign our group letter urging the Governor to ensure safe elections. For more information, you may visit our website.

Respectfully,

Micaela Porta

President

League of Women Voters of New Canaan

**Please note that the League of Women Voters of New Canaan is not asking for monetary donations toward this petition. Change.org does ask for funding to help in their mission, but that money does not go toward the League nor their work to provide safe voting during COVID-19. If you would like to make a donation to the League of Women Voters of New Canaan, you may do so on our website, lwvnewcanaan.org.