The Municipal Election will be held on November 4 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Suffield Middle School.
Early Voting – In-person early voting will be held at the Suffield Town Hall from October 20 through November 2 (Monday through Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except on 10/28 & 10/30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
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Absentee Ballot Voting – For electors who expect to be unable to appear in person to cast their vote because of active military service, absence from town, sickness, religious tenets or physical disability. Applications are available on line or from the Town Clerk.
Voter Registration – For U.S. citizens who will be 18 years old by Election Day, In-person registration is available at Town Hall: (1) during regular business hours, (2) October 17 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and (3) on Election Day at Same Day Registration held in the Registrar’s office from 6 a.m. to 8p.m. Mail-in and on-line registration deadline is midnight October 17 (VoterRegistration.CT.Gov). To verify your voter registration on-line go to portaldir.ct.gov/sots/Look-Up.aspx
Permanent Absentee Ballot Status – Voters with permanent disabilities may file an application with the Town Clerk, along with a physician’s certificate stating that they are unable to appear in person at their polling place due to a permanent disability. Once filed, the voter will automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections, primaries, and referenda they are eligible to vote.
Curbside Voting – Voters unable to enter the polling place due to a disability may request curbside voting assistance by calling
860-668-3850
Ballot Marking System
Accessible voting systems are available at all voting locations. It features a touch-screen display and offers alternative input options such as audio instructions, tactile keys, sip-n-puff, and a jelly-bean button. This system ensures private voting for all voters, including those with visual or physical disabilities.
New Ballot Scanners with Interactive Touch Screens – Suffield voters will now use upgraded ballot scanners with interactive touchscreens:
Insert your ballot into the tabulator.
A clock icon will appear on the screen, rotating briefly.
Once ballot is accepted, a confirmation message will appear.
Exit the polling place.
Ballot Scanner Error Messages – If an error message appears on the screen an election official will assist you. Electors will have the option to correct the error on their ballot or cast the ballot as-is.
