Stephanie Thomas

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas says a proposed federal bill requiring proof of citizenship could make voter registration harder in Connecticut.

Connecticut’s Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas has urged lawmakers to reject proposed budget cuts to her office because they might undermine election security.

Connecticut’s top election official says about 35% of the state’s registered voters participated in Tuesday’s municipal elections.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns will cast ballots in local races, including contests for mayor, boards of education, and several ballot questions.

Connecticut’s Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas launched a free online training course to help state residents better understand how the government works.

Connecticut’s top election official condemns President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship for elections. Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said the requirement that states use birth certificates to register voters is an attempt at voter suppression.

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas announced that her office, along with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, will provide fire suppressants for the inside of the drop boxes as a precaution.

According to Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, more than 310,000 people took advantage of the first week of early voting in Connecticut.

Over 56,000 Connecticut voters took advantage of the state’s first day of early voting on Monday. According to state officials, the rollout was smooth despite long lines.

Connecticut is highlighting its recruitment and training of 40 students to serve as poll workers in the November presidential election.