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Making Every Vote Count - Including Absentee Ballots!

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An "I voted" sticker given to Boston voters in 2016.

After the first presidential debate last week, Americans have a lot of questions about absentee ballots and how to make sure their vote is counted. 

This hour, Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill joins us to answer our questions and yours.

Coming up, where can you drop off your ballot? When do absentee ballots need to be mailed or dropped off to make sure they are counted? 

What questions do you have for Secretary Merrill about casting your vote this election? We want to hear from you.

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  • Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill (@SOTSMerrill)
  • Anna M. Posniak - Windsor Town Clerk and President of Connecticut Town Clerks Association
  • Sue Larsen - Registrar of Voters in South Windsor and President of Registrars of Voters Association of Connecticut.

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