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Connecticut Statutes § 9-158e Identification required from person applying for presidential ballot. Mailing or giving of presidential ballot to applicant. Mailing overseas ballot to applicant

⤴ Up to Chapter 145: Absentee Voting

Statute Text

(a) A person applying for a presidential ballot in person shall present:
(1) A current and valid photo identification, or
(2) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. The application for a presidential ballot by mail shall be accompanied by:
(A) A copy of a current and valid photo identification, or
(B) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows the name and address of the voter. Upon receipt of an application for a presidential ballot under sections 9-158a to 9-158m , inclusive, the clerk, if satisfied that the application is proper and that the applicant is qualified to vote under said sections, shall forthwith give or mail to the applicant, as the case may be, a ballot for presidential and vice-presidential electors for use at the election and instructions and envelopes for its return.
(b) Upon receipt of an application for an overseas ballot, the clerk, if satisfied that the application is proper and that the applicant is qualified to vote at the federal election for which the application is made, pursuant to the provisions of sections 9-158b to 9-158m , inclusive, shall forthwith mail a ballot containing the names and offices of the candidates for federal office and instructions and envelopes for its return to the applicant.

Source

(1972, P.A. 196, S. 5; P.A. 86-179, S. 32, 53; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, S. 98; P.A. 12-56 , S. 7 .)

History

Amended by P.A. 12-0056 , S. 7 of the the 2012 Regular Session , eff. 7/1/2013 .

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