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2020 election will be one for history books Widespread absentee balloting makes year unique By Laura B Hayden
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No one will argue that this has been an election season like no other. Due to COVID-19, all Connecticut voters have been given the option to vote by absentee ballot – and an unprecedented number have already done so. According to the secretary of the state’s office, well over 425,000 absent ballot applications had been processed by early in October, compared with about 125,000 in 2016. At this late date, voters who wish to cast an absentee ballot but have not yet done so are encouraged to use the secure ballot drop boxes to return their ballots applications and the ballot themselves in order to be sure that all votes are received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Voters who plan to vote in person on Election Day are reminded to bring identification. Acceptable forms include a Social Security card, driver’s license, or any
other pre-printed form of ID that includes the name and address or name and signature, or name and photograph. First-time voters who registered by mail will need to show proof of residence as well. Acceptable forms for proof of residence include a current and valid photo ID that shows your name and address; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. Polling places Polls will be open on Election Day, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. throughout the north central Connecticut area. The locations of town polling places are listed as this story continues. Election Day registration ballots will be available at each town’s registration office.
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