Get Ready to Vote!
There's a Democratic Primary in Torrington on August 11!
Torrington Democrats have two races on the ballot this year: governor, and, for some voters, U.S. Representative.
Governor: Every Torrington Democrat Can Vote
All registered Democrats in Torrington can vote in the governor's primary. The choice is between:
Congressional District 1: Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4
Torrington is split between two congressional districts. Voters in Torrington's voting districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 are in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District and will also see a Representative primary on their ballot. The choices are:
Not sure which voting district you're in? Check with the Torrington Registrar of Voters or look yourself up at MyVote.CT.gov.
Early Voting: August 3-9
Early voting takes place at Torrington City Hall, 140 Main St. Hours vary by day:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Aug 3, 5, 7, 8, 9): 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday and Thursday (Aug 4, 6): 8 am - 8 pm
Primary Day: August 11
Polls are open 6 am to 8 pm at each district's regular polling place. District 6 voters - there is a change in polling location. Voting is NOW at the Vogel Wetmore School (not at the Armory).
Not a Democrat yet? Unaffiliated Voters Can Still Participate
Connecticut's primary is closed, but unaffiliated voters can enroll in a party before the deadline and still vote:
To vote early: enroll by noon on July 31, the business day before early voting begins
To vote on primary day: enroll by noon on Monday, August 10
Enrollment can be done online at MyVote.CT.gov, by mail, or in person at the Registrar of Voters office on the 2nd floor of Torrington City Hall.
*CT Dems party-endorsed candidates