Voter's Bill of Rights
Every registered voter in this state has the right to:
- 1) Inspect a sample ballot before voting;
- 2) Receive instructions concerning how to operate voting equipment, on sample voting equipment before voting;
- 3) Cast a ballot if the voter is in line when the polls are closing;
- 4) Ask for and receive assistance in voting, including assistance in languages other than English where required by federal or state law;
- 5) Vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officials or any other person;
- 6) Cast a ballot using voting equipment that accurately counts all votes;
- 7) Vote by provisional ballot if the individual had registered to vote and the individual's name is not on the voter list;
- 8) Be informed of the process for restoring the individual's right to vote if the individual was incarcerated for a felony conviction; and
- 9) Vote independently and in privacy at a polling place, regardless of physical disability.
If any of your rights have been violated, you have the right to file an official complaint with the State Elections Enforcement Commission at 1-866-733-2463 or the United States Department of Justice at 1-800-253-3931 . In addition, before leaving the polling place you may notify the moderator of the violation .
Published by Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut EO- 180b (PA. 04-32) As amended 07101104 (Rev. 07104)
