Voter Registration

Questions and Answers regarding items on the RTM Call in January and March

Third Q&A Document - published 3/6/2023

If you missed the Registrars of Voters' presentation Administering Elections and Sharing Best Practices in a Polarized Environment, you can watch a recording of it here:

https://youtu.be/0oP_hoNQesg

Greenwich’s Registrars invited RTM Members and members of the public to a presentation on Monday February 27 in the Cone Room at Town Hall at 6:00 PM at which the Registrars will share observations and experiences of collaboration on administering elections in today’s politically charged environment. In addition, guest election officials from across the nation made short presentations on their experience collaborating with election officials across the country as part of the Alliance for Election Excellence.

In anticipation of the March 13 RTM meeting, the Registrars also addressed questions that have been raised since the RTM first voted on the Center of Election Excellence grant in January.

At the end of the meeting the Greenwich Registrars had a special announcement about a new program where members of the public can get an even deeper understanding of how elections are run and the efforts of election officials to honor their oaths and make elections secure, transparent, and accurate. (See the Election Academy below)

Election Academy

Election Academy Banner The Greenwich Registrars of Voters have established the Election Academy, a hands-on educational program that will provide participants with information on how elections are prepared and conducted in Greenwich. You can see the flyer and schedule for 2023 by clicking on this link.

Active participation is a requirement of the program. Participants must be willing to attend all Election Academy classes and commit to completing the program requirements.

There is no cost to attend the Election Academy. It is a complimentary program provided by the Greenwich Registrars of Voters.

Register now if you would like to apply to be a part of this program. Visit greenwichct.gov/electionacademy or click on this link.

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When is the next election event?

A Municipal election will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

All Polling Places will be open the standard hours of 6AM to 8PM. You may vote in person or by absentee ballot.

***Please see below for important voter registration deadlines***

If you will turn 18 on or before Election Day Nov 7, 2023, you may register to vote now. You can register to vote online at https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do or call the Registrars of Voters at 203.622.7890 to have a registration form sent to you.

Questions about absentee ballot voting?

The Registrars of Voters do not issue Absentee Ballots. If you have questions about the absentee ballot process, call 203-622-7897, or click here to contact the Town Clerk's Office. While the Registrars count the ballots on Election Day, the process of applying for, receiving, and returning completed absentee ballots is under the jurisdiction of the Town Clerk.

Online Voter Resources:

We have prepared the following summary of functions which can be performed entirely online (or in a few cases, with the addition of a stamp and envelope.)

See 25 Things You Can Do Online From the Registrars of Voters Webpage

***Important Voter Registration Deadlines for Voting on Nov 7, 2023 ***

Tuesday Oct 31– mail-in and in person

-Deadline 8pm: Applicants must appear in person by 8 pm. The Registrars of Voters office will have extended hours this day.

-All mail-in voter registration applications must be received or postmarked by this date in order to be accepted for the November 7, 2023 election. Note: 11:59 P.M. on this date is also the deadline to register to vote using the On-line Voter Registration System.

EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS Tuesday Oct 31, 2023 This is the last regular session for admission of electors for those who become 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, or residents of the municipality on or before Oct 31, 2023. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Monday Nov 6, 2023 LIMITED REGISTRATION SESSION THE LAST WEEKDAY BEFORE ELECTION. Session of Registrars of Voters of ALL towns to admit those seeking to vote in election whose qualification as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since Oct 31, 2023. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About the Registrars of Voters Office

The office of the Registrars of Voters is governed by Connecticut State Statutes. The primary duties of the Registrars are to register new voters, maintain voter registration records and enrollment records, publish lists of eligible voters, conduct a state-required canvass of all voters, compile monthly reports of all activities concerning voters in town, and administer and oversee all elections, primaries and referenda in an accurate and impartial manner. They are also responsible for hiring and training over 200 official poll workers as well as maintaining all voting equipment used for the election.

The Registrars of Voters Office is a vital department to the function of the Town’s government. The Office is governed by Connecticut General Statutes and financially supported by the Municipality. Ensuring fair, accurate and efficient elections is our highest priority.

Registration Requirements

To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the town in which you wish to vote and at least 17 years of age and turning 18 on or before election day.