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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Each candidate on a ballot for any election, as defined in section 9-1, may provide to the registrars of voters of any town in which such ballot shall be voted upon the name and contact information, including instructions regarding leaving a message, for an individual who should be notified in the event that the hours of a polling place may be or have been extended, as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) If the registrars of voters of a town are aware of any proceeding in court or order of a court concerning the extension of the hours of any polling place in such town beyond those hours provided in section 9-174 or 9-438, the registrars shall immediately notify any individual identified in subsection (a) of this section for each candidate on any ballot to be voted upon at such polling place of the proceeding or order. If a registrar fails to reach such individual on a first attempt, the registrar shall leave a message for such individual pursuant to instructions provided by such individual under subsection (a) of this section. Any registrar who notifies an individual of a proceeding shall not be required to notify such individual of the outcome of such proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 9. Elections § 9-174b. Notification re extension of hours of polling place - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-9-elections/ct-gen-st-sect-9-174b/
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