Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Founder of #BlackHistoryMonth Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) dedicated his life to educating African Americans about the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. You can learn more about him here. (2/2) https://t.co/dn4wqgNlFH — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the legacies and contributions of those who changed the course of history forever. Although we still have a lot of work to do, we must push for equality and justice for all, wherever possible. (1/2) https://t.co/uArrYY50zT — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

✨ICYMI: Last week, a public opinion poll by Secure Democracy announced widespread support for expanded access to voting in Connecticut.✨ Updating you on the latest, so check it out here! https://t.co/lDKHWIJggA — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

✨ICYMI: Last week, a public opinion poll by Secure Democracy announced widespread support for expanded access to absentee voting in Connecticut.✨ Updating you on the latest, check it out here! https://t.co/jNQB0jpkV7 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Last week, Secure Democracy released a public opinion poll among CT voters that shows overwhelming public support for Early Voting and for voting by absentee ballot without an excuse. Learn more about the ongoing election reform discussion here. https://t.co/L5agCeeJlf — PolitiTweet.org

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Please stay home and off the roads! Thank you to @CTDOTOfficial crews who are working so hard to keep our roads cleared. — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

RT @wnpr: At a virtual press conference Thursday, @SOTSMerrill shared that a poll conducted in January showed that 73% of Connecticut voter… — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s time for Connecticut to move from being one of the most restrictive states in the country to one of the states that makes sure every voter can participate without unnecessary barriers to voting. https://t.co/QVRFJhj30B — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@KettleCorn1234 The Margin of Error of this poll is +/- 4.3%. The full poll can be found here: https://t.co/7mGe1imSvv (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

@KettleCorn1234 The Margin of Error of this poll is +/- 4.3%. The full poll is attached and can be found here: https://t.co/7mGe1imSvv (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@KettleCorn1234 Survey USA conducted the online survey of 808 registered CT voters between January 11 and January 17 2021 for Secure Democracy. The pool of respondents was weighted to US Census targets for gender, age, race, and home ownership. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Voters also are in strong support of common-sense election reforms that would make registering to vote and casting a ballot more convenient for every voter. (2/2) https://t.co/QSJIe3ESdA — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Voters from across the political spectrum, from every age bracket, and from all demographic groups agree – they want the choice to vote in-person before Election Day, by absentee ballot without needing an excuse, or in-person in a polling place on Election Day. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

You can read more about it here: (3/3) https://t.co/GWMNXrYstN — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

The poll underscores voters’ support for allowing voters to conveniently cast their ballots by the method of their choice. In both this poll and in the 2020 Election, voters clearly communicated their desire to have multiple alternatives to voting in-person on Election Day. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

As the General Assembly prepares to debate several election administration reforms designed to expand access to the ballot box and encourage voter participation, we examined a recent public opinion poll of CT voters. (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

The full poll of 808 registered CT voters had a margin of error of +/- 4.3% and can be found here: https://t.co/7mGe1imSvv (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

The poll showed strong, bipartisan support for Early Voting, expanding access to absentee ballots for every voter without needing an excuse, and other common-sense election reforms that will make it easier for Connecticut citizens to participate in the election process. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

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THREAD: Earlier today, at a virtual press conference, I discussed a recent public opinion poll of Connecticut voters conducted by Secure Democracy, a nonpartisan organization. (1/3) https://t.co/7YJezNmXGw — PolitiTweet.org

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@beth_wellington The pool of respondents was weighted to US Census targets for gender, age, race, and home ownership. The Margin of Error of this poll is +/- 4.3%. The full poll can be found here: https://t.co/7mGe1imSvv (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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@beth_wellington Survey USA conducted the online survey of 808 registered Connecticut voters between January 11 and January 17 2021 for Secure Democracy. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Needless to say, it is time for Connecticut to move from the most restrictive states in the country to one of the states that makes sure that every voter can participate without unnecessary barriers to voting. (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

In addition, Connecticut is one of only sixteen states that requires an excuse for a voter to vote by absentee ballot. (2/3) https://t.co/qaZnhB9Ph2 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

THREAD: Connecticut is currently one of only seven states (along with Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, and South Carolina) that doesn’t allow their voters to cast a ballot prior to Election Day without an excuse. (1/3) https://t.co/fVz24rrJ32 — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Here is a recent public opinion poll of Connecticut voters on support for Early Voting, conducted by Secure Democracy, a nonpartisan organization. (3/3) https://t.co/bu58kPazA9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Connecticut is far behind the rest of the country in allowing this convenient, secure method of voting – we have waited too long to implement Early Voting. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

THREAD: No issue generates more calls to my office than Early Voting. In today’s busy, modern world, voters want the flexibility of being able to vote early in person. (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

Here is a recent public opinion poll of Connecticut voters on support for expanding access to absentee ballots for all voters without needing an excuse, conducted by Secure Democracy, a nonpartisan organization. (3/3) https://t.co/VKTTTVu1ox — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

No voter should ever have to choose between their health and their right to vote. Allowing voters the option to vote by absentee ballot without needing an excuse will ensure that no Connecticut voter is put in that position again. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State @CTSotS

THREAD: After the success of temporarily expanding access to absentee ballots to every voter without an excuse in the 2020 election, Connecticut voters are saying loud and clear that they want that option in every election going forward. (1/3) — PolitiTweet.org