We have received a few notes from Ridgefield residents now away at college who would like to know how they can cast their vote in the Presidental Election.
You must have one of the following reasons to vote by absentee ballot:
- Your active service in the US armed forces
- Your absence from town during all hours of voting on Election Day (if you are away at college!)
- Your illness
- Your physical disability
- Your religion forbids non-religious activity on Election Day
- Your required performance of duties as an election official at a polling place other than your own during all the hours on Election Day
Step 1 · Provide your name, date of birth, home address, phone number, and email address
Step 2 · Provide the address where you want your ballot mailed
Step 3 · To receive an absentee ballot for the general election, check the box for “Election” and write Nov 8, 2016 on the line below
Step 4 · Select the reason why you’re eligible to vote by absentee
Step 5 · Sign and date the application
Send your completed application to Ridgefield town clerk early enough so that you can receive your absentee ballot and then submit your completed ballot by the close of polls on Election Day, Nov 8
- Once you receive your absentee ballot, follow the instructions
- Mail your completed ballot so it’s received at the address on the return envelope by the close of polls on Election Day, Nov 8
- Check the status of your ballot by calling the Legislation and Elections Administration Division of the Secretary of State at (860) 509-6100
If you're not sure if you're registered to vote, click here to find out.
You can register to vote online here.
Questions about Ridgefield's Democratic and Republican Parties? Contact:
Democratic: Tom Madden www.ridgefielddems.org
Republican: Alex Karsanidi www.ridgefieldctgop.org
A reminder to registered voters and residents who will be in Ridgefield on election day:
Ridgefield has Four Voting Districts:
District One: East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge
District Two: Scotts Ridge Middle School, 750 North Salem Road
District Three: Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect Street
District Four: Scotts Ridge Middle School, 750 North Salem Road
POLLS ARE OPEN 6:00am to 8:00pm EVERY ELECTION