Denise Merrill

Denise Merrill worked for 11 years to modernize the voting system in Connecticut as Secretary of the State. Now that she's stepped down from that office, Merrill is sharing her insights and experiences with The Full Story.

Connecticut’s primary elections are just around the corner. These races will determine which candidates will advance to certain general election battles in November. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, we’re answering key questions about participating.

Emphasizing the important role Connecticut played in the founding of America, Governor Ned Lamont announced the creation of a commission to plan the state’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which is four years away.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has chosen Mark Kohler, a retired state official, to complete Secretary of the State Denise Merrill’s term in office.

Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill will leave office six months before her third term ends to spend more time with her husband, who is facing serious health problems.

Officials said Connecticut has some of the most restrictive voting laws in the nation. In some cases, they could lead to discrimination such as inaccessible polling locations in urban communities and voter intimidation.

In the 2020 election, an executive order by Governor Ned Lamont allowed people to vote by mail to curb the spread of COVID-19. Merrill said that led to the highest voter turnout in decades.

Local elections take place on November 2. Residents have until October 26 to register to vote.

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