Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative

While some Connecticut residents said Wednesday that they are upset about the results of Tuesday’s Presidential election, others said they are optimistic about former President Donald Trump’s return to office.

With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, many first-time voters are preparing to cast their ballots. However, some who are newly eligible to vote have chosen not to participate.

The 44th annual Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program exhibit showcases the transformative power of art for incarcerated individuals, featuring 619 pieces from 159 artists across nine Connecticut prisons.

Across the country, some 42 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote in November, many of them for the first time. So what’s on their mind as they head to the ballot box? We’ve been talking to young voters in Connecticut to find out.

Connecticut officials roll out improvements to voting access in the land of steady habits, in the wake of scandals and national scrutiny.

It doesn’t matter if voter turnout in Connecticut is high or low, none of it can happen without those who prepare behind the scenes for months to ensure the right to vote is safeguarded and properly carried out.

When the Nov. 5 election arrives, Connecticut residents who haven’t voted here in the past or have moved still have an opportunity to cast a ballot through same-day voter registration.

The reasons for low voter turnout among young people are widely discussed and range from lack of candidate satisfaction to voting accessibility. For those who are college students, accessibility is key.

Shoppers picking up onions, garlic or other root vegetables from George Hill’s Farm and other vendors at the Wooster Square Farmers Market in New Haven can get twice as much if they’re using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Despite increases in the minimum wage in Connecticut, many families still struggle to afford basic necessities. Over one-third of households in the state cannot afford essentials, including housing, utilities, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare and taxes, according to a report released by the Connecticut United Way.