Suffield Municipal Election Ballot; Voting Information, Resources And Rights

With the Nov. 8 municipal elections approaching, local ballots have already been prepared. Suffield's ballot is attached to this article as a PDF file and ballots for all 163 Connecticut towns and cities that hold November elections are listed on the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Web site.

Eligible Suffield residents will cast their ballots at on election day. While the exact polling hours haven't been announced, the school gym traditionally opens early and closes late to accommodate town voters.

Are you unable to physically cast your ballot in Suffield on Nov. 8? While you can't cast an absentee ballot simply because you don't feel like attending the polls that day, the following are legitimate excuses that allow voters to send in absentee ballots:

• You’re an active military service member.
• You’re going to be out of town during all polling hours.
• You’re sick or physically disabled.
• Your religion forbids secular activity on that day.
• You work for the town on the election and will be at a polling place other than your own.

Want to learn more about absentee voting? Check out Patch's guide to . Also contact the Suffield Registrar of Voters at 860-668-3850 and check its several informative town webpages (general information, voter registration information and frequently asked questions, voter services) for much more information on voting in town.

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Look for more local election coverage as election day approaches on Suffield Patch.