Social media post clarification

Despite social media posts, there are no incorrect absentee ballots circulating in the community.

• Two absentee ballots were issued with a misprint to voters who came into the office shortly after we opened on Friday.
• Both voters and the registrars were notified immediately that morning and the situation was rectified.
• No misprinted ballots were mailed out.
• New ballots have been ordered and the old ones have been destroyed.

Absentee ballots will go out Monday, October 4th in accordance with statutory regulations stating that absentee ballots are to be processed within 48 hours.

This situation was handled swiftly and professionally and the integrity of the ballots have been addressed on every level.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Town Clerk’s Office at 203-270-4210 or email us at town.clerk@newtown-ct.gov.

Our office will continue to work diligently to ensure a compliant and successful election.

Debbie Aurelia Halstead, MCTC, MMC
Town Clerk