Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @SBAgov: America's LGBTQ+ owned businesses help grow the economy and play a vital role in communities across the nation. 👉 Explore res… — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Happy Father's Day! Today, let's send extra love and appreciation to all the dads and father figures out there who do so much for us. https://t.co/5vz0lDZSxv — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

To learn more about the history and significance of #Juneteenth, click here: https://t.co/SW07V5DmJp — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

It is celebrated on June 19 (the name is a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth”) because on that date in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army landed in Galveston, Texas and informed slaves that the Civil War had ended and slavery had been abolished. — PolitiTweet.org

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THREAD: Now a federal holiday, we celebrate #Juneteenth today in commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. https://t.co/aQ1gkcGAjf — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Easing the delivery of absentee ballots, making registering to vote more convenient and voter rolls more accurate, and allowing every citizen in their community to cast a ballot are all important chapters in that story. (7/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

The story of Connecticut is one of the expansion, slowly but surely, of the right to vote. (6/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Allowing people on parole to vote, as people on probation already are able to do, is an expansion of voting rights in Connecticut that will ease confusion and help reintegrate formerly incarcerated people into the civic life of their communities. (5/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

The expansion of Automatic Voter Registration from the DMV to other state agencies will both make registering to vote more convenient for Connecticut citizens and help the registrars of voters of both parties in each town to keep accurate voter lists. (4/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Secure absentee ballot drop boxes were an incredible success in 2020, allowing voters to deliver their absentee ballots themselves without having to rely on the US Postal Service. Now every CT voter can use these secure absentee ballot drop boxes in every election. (3/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

We all should be proud that our state is moving to make voting more convenient for every Connecticut citizen so they can make their voices heard. (2/7) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

THREAD: I have fought for my whole career to ensure that every Connecticut citizen can easily register, and every registered voter can conveniently vote – the passage of this bill significantly advances that effort. (1/7) https://t.co/ryJX5xidai — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Looking for some fun ways to celebrate #PrideMonth? Check out the rest of this month's #Pride2021 events planned for towns all over the state, both in-person and virtual. https://t.co/YmdSSNVSQh — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Allowing people on parole to vote, just as people on probation can already do, expands the franchise and helps fight recidivism by reintegrating people into the civic life of their communities. Read more about it here. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @CTWBDC: Check out our new and improved online Business Directory! 🖥️We've added new categories to make the directory easier to navigate… — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @CTvisit: Say “yes” to celebrating Dad! From unique gift ideas to outdoor adventure, here are a few ways to make Father’s Day extra spec… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ChrisMurphyCT: American democracy is at a crossroads. @SenBlumenthal @SOTSMerrill and I stood together today in Hartford to talk about… — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

The flag has looked different throughout those years, of course, 27 variations, actually, as America grew through the colonies to the 50 states represented in the white stars today. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Happy Flag Day! On this day 244 years ago, Congress adopted Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national flag. https://t.co/S8K5dAsGeK — PolitiTweet.org

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The flag has looked different throughout those years, of course, 27 variations, actually, as America grew through the colonies to the 50 states represented in the white stars today. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Happy Flag Day! Today marks Congress's adoption of the first U.S. national flag on June 14, 1777. On this day 244 years ago, Congress commemorated Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national flag. https://t.co/pUEtyVAypf — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SBA_Connecticut: Grow your business through the Women-Owned Small Business federal contracting program! Learn about program benefits, e… — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to every Connecticut resident who made calls, sent emails, and pushed their representatives to support expanded access to the ballot box! — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

They made themselves heard at the ballot box, by reaching out to their representatives, and by passionately advocating on the issues important to them. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

I also remain optimistic about our Connecticut democracy. In the 2020 election and in this legislative session, thousands of people got involved in the political process and made their voices heard. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

...and to finally allow people on parole to register and vote, just like people on probation, I am optimistic that every one of these important issues and more will be addressed in the upcoming special session. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Our work is not done however. Although the legislature failed to take action to make the popular secure ballot drop boxes a permanent feature of our elections, to expand our successful program of Automatic Voter Registration at the DMV to other state agencies... — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

And we took steps to ensure that our state’s boards and commissions reflect the diversity of Connecticut’s people. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

We also moved towards a more just society by ending the practice of gerrymandering incarcerated persons into districts that they have no intention of ever residing in, rather than in the communities from which they came. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

And we have started the process of allowing Connecticut voters to decide if they believe every Connecticut voter should be able to cast an absentee ballot without needing an excuse. That will go on the ballot for the voters in 2024. — PolitiTweet.org