Early Voting will be held at Granby Town Hall from Monday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. There are extended hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 30. November 4 is Election Day at Granby Memorial High School with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sample Ballot
A copy of the ballot with all the candidates, as well as more information about dates and deadlines for the November election, will be available on our web page. Go to the Town of Granby website, and look for Registrars of Voters under Town Departments, or go directly to: granby-ct.gov/274/Registrars-of-Voters
New voting machines
Our new voting machines will debut at the Nov. 4 election. They feature a higher level of security and an easy-to-read touch screen that assists voters and poll workers.
Early Voting
To assure that anyone casting a ballot only votes once, there is an affirmation to be filled out on the early voting envelope before receiving a ballot.Please note, early voting ballots cannot be rescinded once cast. And lastly, early voting will be held at town hall. Here is the process:
Come to town hall and enter the line by the side entrance.
Show a valid ID or if previously confirmed, fill out a form attesting to your ID.
Electronic check-in to confirm you are a registered voter.
Fill out the Early Voting envelope, affirming you have not and will not vote again.
Cross off on the Voter Registry paper list, same as at the polls.
Receive a two-sided ballot from the ballot clerk.
Vote your ballot in a privacy booth and seal it in your envelope.
Second scan in to cross your name off electronically in statewide database.
Place your sealed ballot into the slot of the black bin.
New to town or just moved—update now
There is an easy and fast online process to report changes to your voter registration. When you go online to Granby’s website or directly to the state’s website, you can register to vote or update your voter registration and verify you are all set for the municipal election. The state’s web address is voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do
Apply for your Absentee Ballot today
Apply online using the Secretary of the State’s website to request that your absentee ballot be mailed to you by visiting MyVote.CT.gov
If you submit your request online it is automatically sent to the Town Clerk’s Office.
Or you can pick up your application from the Town Clerk’s Office at the Town Hall Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Once an application is received by the Town Clerk a ballot will be mailed to the qualified voter.
Distribution of Absentee Ballot Applications
Anyone planning to distribute absentee ballot applications must register with the Town Clerk before distributing five or more applications (excluding immediate family). All providers will be assigned a serial number of applications to ensure transparency and for proper reporting. The distributor will be responsible for printing the applications, assigning the serial numbers assigned by the town clerk, and they must maintain a list of recipients’ names, address and the serial number on the application that was given to each elector. The list must be filed with the town clerk before the election. Any completed applications collected must be immediately brought to the Town Clerk’s office.
Poll Worker Training Classes
The Registrars of Voters are inviting all interested citizens and students to come to our poll worker training classes this fall. We will cover all the protocols in place to secure ballots and ensure verifiable results. Classes are being held on Oct. 8, and 15 at 1 p.m., Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Attending one class is required for all poll workers. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Shifts are available for new volunteers. Email the registrars for more info.
Calendar Review
• Oct. 3 First day absentee ballots are available.
• Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 Poll worker Training Sessions at 1 p.m. in town hall
• Oct. 15 Public Testing and Sealing of the Machines at 3 p.m. in town hall.
• Oct. 16 Poll worker Training Session at 6 p.m. in town hall.
• Oct. 17 Deadline for online and postmarked voter registrations. There is also a special in-person registration session from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the registrar’s office in town hall.
• Oct. 18 Poll worker Training Session at 10 a.m. in town hall.
• Oct. 20–31 and Nov. 1, 2 Early Voting at town hall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 Early Voting at town hall with extended hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Nov. 3 Special limited registration for brand new and military, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Registrar of Voters Office.
• Nov. 4 Municipal Election Day at Granby Memorial High School community gym, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.