Friend,
Election Day is just 10 days away, and I wanted to make sure that you had a plan to vote. Here in Connecticut, early voting is happening now through November 2nd (even on weekends!) from 10am - 6pm. If you want to beat the lines and vote early, you can check early voting locations in your town by clicking here. [[link removed]]
And if you're voting on election day, November 4th, polls are open from 6 AM until 8 PM. You can find your local precinct here [[link removed]] .
Look, there are plenty of reasons why it’s important to vote in local elections. As we gear up for eleciton day, I thought I’d share my top three:
First, local officials are responsible for managing our streets, our schools, and our safety. It’s always been important to elect competent leadership at the town level. But with Donald Trump in the White House, it’s never been more critical to have Democrats in Town Hall protecting our community. Local officials are at the forefront of shielding Connecticut from Trump’s immigration crackdown, funding life-saving services that the federal government won’t, protecting free speech and addressing the crisis of gun violence.
Second, the Trump White House is closely watching the results of this election . As the President continues to break norms and undermine our democracy, his team is wondering how far they can push the envelope before moderate voters turn away from the GOP. This election provides an opportunity to send a clear signal: President Trump has gone too far.
Third, a handful of votes really can decide the outcome in local elections. Unfortunately, turnout across the country drops to around 27 percent of eligible voters in local elections. It’s no surprise, then, that there are numerous [[link removed]] instances [[link removed]] of local races [[link removed]] coming down to a single vote. Whether or not you go to the polls could literally decide the future of housing, parks, libraries, and infrastructure in your community.
Looking forward to seeing you at the polls!
— Jim
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Himes for Congress
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Fairfield, CT 06824
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