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HB 6020

AN ACT REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DAYS OF EARLY VOTING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Carpino and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill would shorten the early voting period available to voters, potentially reducing ballot access while streamlining election administration operations.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 6020

Legislative bill overview

HB 6020 would reduce the number of early voting days available to Connecticut voters. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections for review. The specific number of days to be eliminated is not detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Early voting access directly affects voter participation rates, particularly for people with work constraints, health issues, or transportation challenges. Changes to early voting periods can shift election administration costs and logistics while potentially influencing turnout levels across different voter demographics. This represents a fundamental policy choice about balancing ballot access with election administration practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter access concerns: Reducing early voting days may disproportionately impact working voters, elderly voters, and those with disabilities who rely on extended voting periods
  • Election administration efficiency: Proponents may argue fewer early voting days reduce operational costs and complexity for election officials
  • Partisan implications: Early voting changes are often contentious because different voter groups use early voting at different rates, potentially affecting which parties benefit

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

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