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HB 6026

AN ACT CONCERNING CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM GRANTS AND EARLY VOTING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Geraldo Reyes

Connecticut bill adjusts public campaign financing grants and expands early voting access to reshape candidate funding equity and voter participation opportunities.

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Bill Summary · HB 6026

Legislative bill overview

HB 6026 modifies Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program (CEP), which provides public funding for political campaigns, and establishes or expands early voting procedures. The bill adjusts grant amounts or eligibility requirements for candidates using public financing and creates new provisions for voters to cast ballots before Election Day.

Why is this important

Campaign finance reform directly affects candidate access to resources and voter competitiveness, while early voting expansion influences voter participation rates and election administration. These changes could reshape how Connecticut elections operate and who can realistically run for office with limited personal wealth.

Potential points of contention

  • Grant amount disputes: Determining appropriate public funding levels involves disagreement over whether current grants sufficiently level the playing field or represent wasteful government spending
  • Early voting implementation costs: Expanding early voting requires additional election administration resources, raising questions about budget impacts and municipal capacity
  • Candidate eligibility changes: Modifications to CEP eligibility criteria may favor certain candidate types or party structures, creating fairness concerns among stakeholders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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