Politics & Government
Manchester Election Day Q&A
A quick look at what you need to know for Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, plus what you'll see on the ballot.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 and if you're a little fuzzy on the details, Patch is here to help.
In Manchester, voters will choose a slate of new elected officials for town boards ranging from Town Council and Board of Education to Planning and Zoning and Constable.
Here's a quick rundown on the basics:
1. What time can I vote? On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Identification, including a drivers' license, utility bill, paycheck or other ID, is required to vote.
2. Where do I vote? Visit the Connecticut Secretary of the State website, where you can check registration status and find your polling place.
Manchester Polling Places:
1. Robertson School, 65 North School Street
2. Manchester High School Brookfield Street Entrance
3. Buckley, 250 Vernon Street4. Waddell School, 163 Broad Street
5. Highland Park School, 397 Porter Street
6. Martin School, 140 Dartmouth Road
7. Keeney School, 179 Keeney Street
8. Verplanck School, 126 Olcott Street
3. When will we know who won? Unofficial election returns are available after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election night. Unofficial returns are updated throughout the night as the precincts report in. Keep an eye on Patch for updates.
4. What is the referendum question? The referendum questions asks voters if they want to spend $10 million on improvements to roads, sidewalks, downtown parking, pedestrian safety and other things.
The question looks like this:
“Shall the Town appropriate $10,000,000 to pay for improvements to roads, bridges, traffic signals, downtown parking and pedestrian safety, and Cheney Hall HVAC replacement, and for debt administration, to be financed by the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes of the town. YES/NO" 5. For more information on the candidates and races, check out Patch's election guide.
For a copy of the sample ballot, click here.
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