Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg There is one thing we know for certain: we will never have an equal number of women in office if they aren’t running for office. That's why I hope future female Secretaries of State and elected officials find a way to support and empower other women. #NASSWomenLead (3/3) https://t.co/Zi2uDAlUy9 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg But even a century later, why is it that women are more than half the population, and yet we are so far away from realizing the goal of equal representation? I'm not sure there is one definitive answer. (2/3) https://t.co/kYlF0YmdhA — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg A5: I hope that future female Secretaries of State and others who hold public office uplift other women and girls around them. Last year marked the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which ultimately gave women the right to vote. (1/3) https://t.co/dtkOqbkpGs — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass I've seen over and over again that an opportunity offered by a colleague or friend starts a journey for a woman that wouldn't have been possible without that one gesture. #NASSWomenLead (5/5) https://t.co/q6qhOoCAIj — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass She was an example of someone who made a conscious effort to give an opportunity to a woman to lead. (4/5) https://t.co/f3rf1yOJml — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass We became truly close friends, and when she was suddenly called back to Oregon to become interim Governor, she had already chosen me to be the next leader of NASS. (3/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass When I was first elected as Secretary in 2011, then-Secretary Kate Brown of Oregon immediately reached out to me and brought me into the @NASSorg family. (2/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass I've seen over and over again that an opportunity offered by a colleague or friend starts a journey for a woman that wouldn't have been possible without that one gesture. #NASSWomenLead (5/5) https://t.co/V5oe8lewcd — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass She was an example of someone who made a conscious effort to give an opportunity to a woman to lead. (4/5) https://t.co/56mwVTuGMy — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass We became truly close friends, and when she was suddenly called back to Oregon to become interim Governor, she had already chosen me to be the next leader of NASS. (3/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @Nass When I was first elected as Secretary in 2011, then-Secretary Kate Brown of Oregon immediately reached out to me and brought me into the @NASS family. (2/5) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg A4: I am so grateful to meet and work with such strong women from across the country through @NASS. Every year, we work very hard to ensure safe, secure, & fair elections across the nation, & having these incredible women by my side is a wonderful community to be a part of. (1/5) https://t.co/bqtoPTuagM — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @CTWBDC @CTHistorical @CTWomen We are also commemorating #WomensHistoryMonth with our custom suffragist "I Voted" stickers that were distributed at the polls on Election Day last year. Through this special project, our office was a recipient of the 2020 @EACgov Clearinghouse Awards! (2/2) #NASSWomenLead https://t.co/qliFZWM2vF — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg A3: Among other initiatives, our office is celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by promoting and sharing resources, events, and content from organizations such as the @CTWBDC, @CTHistorical, and @CTWomen. (1/2) https://t.co/wQ0Xv8Qy6F — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg @bwdc @CTHistorical @CTWomen We are also commemorating #WomensHistoryMonth with our custom suffragist "I Voted" stickers that were distributed at the polls on Election Day last year. Through this special project, our office was a recipient of the 2020 @EACgov Clearinghouse Awards! (2/2) #NASSWomenLead https://t.co/E5bDV8ZEGO — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg A3: Among other initiatives, our office is celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by promoting and sharing resources, events, and content from organizations such as the @BWDC, @CTHistorical, and @CTWomen. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg So to any women or girls who are reading this, please consider this the first ask of many – please run, we need your voice in the conversation. #NASSWomenLead (3/3) https://t.co/guOP6ubGGG — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg Women often need to be reminded that there is only one essential qualification to run for office: the desire to make a difference. Too often women don’t see themselves as qualified enough or they assume that some other office is a prerequisite, & that’s simply not the case. (2/3) https://t.co/SypBzgoo83 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg A2: I hope young women and girls in Connecticut see that women belong in public office! Women are more likely to run for office when they see other women run for office, and girls are more likely to aspire to public service when they see women holding public office. (1/3) https://t.co/vXF9idEd5b — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg Overall, being a public servant is extremely rewarding, and I believe my team and I have been doing some very good work for the people of Connecticut. Because of this, I hope to inspire other women to hold office someday. (3/3) #NASSWomenLead https://t.co/5EdzFqwKFH — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg Electing more women to office, irrespective of party affiliation, has always been important to me. Throughout my own career in public service I have recruited women to run, mentored them, and even served as co-chair of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale in its early years. (2/3) https://t.co/CwXUhiGHRr — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg A1: Aside from being an elected official, I am also a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. Needless to say, holding statewide office as a woman is a great responsibility, and it's been rewarding to lift up other women up along the way. (1/3) https://t.co/DfDSzKxBIK — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg I also served as President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) during the 2016 election and have prioritized modernizing and securing Connecticut’s elections, civic education, and expanding voting rights. #NASSWomenLead (3/3) https://t.co/dXfbuyl1Rr — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg Prior to my time as Secretary of the State, I served as a State Representative for 17 years, representing the towns of Mansfield and Chaplin. After that, I served as House Majority Leader for two years. (2/3) https://t.co/ayGJ2AT6JP — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@NASSorg Hi, my name is Denise Merrill. I am currently serving my third term as Connecticut's 73rd Secretary of the State, where my primary responsibility is to oversee elections and business services across the state. #NASSWomenLead (1/3) https://t.co/DmW2wVJua2 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@bay_bay2005 All the meetings and hearings are recorded and available to view on YouTube. You can access them here: https://t.co/rlvhVKGxxA — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@bay_bay2005 All the meetings and hearings are recorded and available to view on YouTube. You can access them here: https://t.co/K13Tlbuxf1 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Don't miss this! Please join me virtually at 1:00pm today for this public hearing. Watch the live stream at: https://t.co/BzaZXOJmN8 For more information, visit https://t.co/j4IsoYQave (2/2) https://t.co/zi3MXwdBSW — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

🚨Important Information!🚨 TODAY at 1:00pm, the Government Administration and Elections Committee is holding a public hearing on some important measures: (1/2) https://t.co/p8bkachUQM — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @CTWomen: 1994 CWHF Inductee Ella Tambussi Grasso was not only the 83rd Governor of Connecticut, but she was also the nation’s first wom… — PolitiTweet.org