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How do I get in touch with my representatives?
You can use the Connecticut General Assembly’s lookup page to find the legislators who represent you. Feel free to reach out to us if you’ve got a particular issue you’d like us to know about too.
What is happening in Vernon?
Great question! We love to be involved in the community, too.
The Town of Vernon manages a very thorough Community Calendar with events from the schools, the library, community and municipal events.
How do I vote?
First, make sure you are registered to vote. If you are, great!
If not, or if you’d like to update your registration, you can register to vote online. You can also contact the Registrars of Voters to fill out and submit a paper application, or to learn about Election Day registration.
You can find where your polling place is on the Secretary of the State’s lookup tool. You can also view our copy of the voting locations map (PDF file).
To learn who is qualified to vote, information for first-time voters, voters experiencing homelessness, absentee ballot information and more, the Secretary of State has a number of tools.
What are the voter ID rules in Connecticut?
Voters in Connecticut are required to show some form of identification, either when they register to vote or when they vote the first time in-person or via absentee ballot. Once a voter has completed those steps, they generally are not required to show identification in future elections, though they may be asked to do so. If they choose not to, they will be asked to sign a statement attesting to their identity.
Lying about your eligibility to vote or your identity on a registration form or when casting a ballot is a crime, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
What forms of ID are acceptable?
A driver’s license or photo ID are not required to vote in Connecticut; various alternate forms of ID may be accepted — including credit cards, utility bills, checkbooks, etc. There are slightly different requirements for first-time voters vs. all other voters. For a complete set of rules, see the Secretary of State’s Voter ID FAQ or Ballotpedia’s article, Voter ID in Connecticut.
Every eligible voter deserves a smooth, stress-free voting experience. We’re here to make sure that happens.
Questions? Issues? Call the Voter Protection Hotline at 1-833-593-0134.
Let’s make sure every vote is counted, and every voice is heard in this election!