Early Voting Information

Public Act 23-5, as amended by PA 23-204, (hereafter the "Early Voting Act") established early voting for state and municipal regular general elections, special elections, and most primaries, including a Presidential Preference Primary, held on or after April 1, 2024. The requirement does not apply to town committee primaries or referenda.

The Early Voting Act created an early voting process that allows eligible people to cast a ballot before the day of an election or primary. The number of days and period of time that a voter can cast an early ballot varies depending on the voting type.

Please click here for further Early Voting information: Early Voting Information

Contact Information

Democrat Registrar: Laurine Gambardella
gambardella@watertownct.org

Assistant Registrar: Cindy Blanchard
blanchard@watertownct.org

Republican Registrar: Christine Shields
shields@watertownct.org

Republican Deputy Registrar: Susan Turmel
turmel@watertownct.org

Note: Due to Conference Training The Registrar of Voters office will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please contact the Town Clerk's Office for assistance 860-945-5230.

General Information

The Registrar of Voters are responsible for conducting elections, primaries, and special elections and maintaining accurate voter records. Other activities include redistricting, canvassing and registering voters, having special voting sessions, and conducting registration sessions at high schools.

If you would like to become a registered voter, forms are available at the Town Clerk's Office and the Registrar's Office. To be eligible to become a voter, you must be eighteen (18) years of age and a citizen.

The Registrar's are always looking for people to work at the polls on voting days. Contact the office if you are interested in this position.