Anabel Figueroa

Early voting options are now available thanks to the work of the Connecticut General Assembly last session, and later this month, voters in the state will take to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential primary.

This legislation was made possible by a state Constitutional amendment approved by a wide majority of Connecticut voters in 2022. It will provide you - and voters across the state - with more flexibility and access to cast your vote with the confidence that your voice is heard and your civic duty is fulfilled, while avoiding large crowds and scheduling conflicts.

Anticipating that you may have questions about this new process, I hope the guide below will be helpful in providing information to answer them.

Here's what you need to know:

When is early voting?

For the April 2 presidential preference primary election, early voting will take place from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. on March 26, 27, 28, and 30 on the fourth floor of the Stamford Government Center on Washington Boulevard. Due to Good Friday and Easter, there will be no early voting Friday, March 29 or Sunday, March 31.

Early voting for the August 13 primary elections will take place between August 5 and August 11.

Early voting for the November 5 general election will take place between October 21 to November 3.

• Section I – Fill out your contact information
• Section II – Delivery address if it’s different than your registered address
• Section III – A) Primary, B) April 2, 2024
• Section IV – Reason you are needing an absentee ballot (learn more here about eligibility)
• Section VI – Sign and date the application

Once complete return it via one of the three options below:

• Place it in a drop box at the Government Center parking garage (888 Washington Boulevard) or the Harry Bennett Library next to the outdoor book drop (115 Vine Road).
• Bring your application to the Town Clerk’s office Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. and fill out a ballot and vote.
• Mail your completed and signed application to: Town Clerk – 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06901

Once the Town Clerk receives your application, you will be sent an absentee ballot. As soon as it arrives, fill out your ballot and vote! Place your ballot in the inner envelope, sign the inner envelope, place the inner envelope in the outer envelope, and return it via the drop box or mail it back to the Town Clerk’s office. Your absentee ballot MUST BE RECEIVED by the Town Clerk no later than 8:00 P.M. on Election Day, April 2. 

Are there deadlines to be aware of?

Monday, March 25 at noon is the deadline to register with a political party to vote in the early voting period for the presidential preference primary.

Monday, April 1 at noon is the deadline for registering in person with your registrar of voters or town clerk to vote on April 2, and for unaffiliated voters to enroll in a party for in-person voting.

If you are not yet registered to vote, file your registration application with your town's registrar of voters by noon on the business day before the day you want to vote, or click here to register.

Voting is one of our country's most privileged and fundamental rights, and your participation is crucial in shaping the future. Let’s amplify the impact of our collective voice – start voting early!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office with any further questions on this new and exciting initiative!

The state has launched a new, crosstown bus route in Stamford connecting the Springdale, Glenbrook, and Cove neighborhoods. This new 349 route will improve service and travel time by eliminating the need for a transfer at the Stamford Transportation Center. CT Transit buses will run hourly and seven days a week. 

Buses on the 349 route will depart from the Cove East Side via Weed Avenue, operate via East Main Street to Courland Avenue, service Glenbrook railroad station, operate to Hope Street, and then traverse back to Cove.

I invite families with children five and under to join me for a special bilingual celebration of reading! The Sparkler Reading Fiesta will take place Saturday, March 23 at 11:00 A.M. at Ferguson Library in Stamford.

I’m teaming up with Nostr@s and Sparkler Learning to promote literacy, comprehension skills, critical thinking skills, communication, and so much more. As a former elementary school teacher, I understand the vital role of reading in a child’s mental development.

At this event families can expect:

• A workshop that will encourage your kids to explore their creativity and unleash their imagination with art and self-expression
• Games designed to entertain and educate children of all ages
• My reading of “The Rabbit Listened”

To register and to learn more about this event in Spanish, please look at the image below and scan the QR code.

The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford is hosting a charitable basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16. Full court games will be held from 2:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the gym on Stillwater Avenue.

Each team will play between two to five games with dedicated referees and scorekeepers. Reversible jerseys will be provided, and champions will earn proper swag. Organizers recommend donating $150, which will go to important after school programs for the Boys and Girls Club.