Jennifer Leeper

The election is mere days away, and now is the time to make sure you have a plan to cast your ballot!

Early voting is running now through Sunday, Nov. 3.

Happy Friday! I want to start off by sending my heartfelt condolences to the Wethersfield Fire Department and the family of Firefighter Robert Sharkevich Sr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. People like Robert remind us that we can never take these heroes for granted. If you see a public servant today, please make sure to thank them.

From Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, Connecticut will offer early voting for the first time in a presidential election.

Early voting will be held at two locations. You may vote at either location:

Fairfield University Media Center (use the Barlow Rd. entrance and proceed to the first building on the left where there will be reserved parking)

Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room (611 Old Post Road)

The hours for early voting are 10am-6pm. Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 will have extended hours from 8am-8pm.

Everyone deserves to feel safe.

In Connecticut, we’ve made strides to protect survivors of domestic violence by passing critical legislation that strengthens protections and expands resources. From enhanced restraining orders to our state’s Red Flag Law, we’re ensuring that every survivor has the help they need to stay safe.

Honoring the strength of survivors, supporting those currently fighting, and remembering those we’ve lost. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. As your representative, I’m committed to advocating for access to early detection, treatment, research funding, and community support for those fighting breast cancer. Because of medical advancements in early detection and treatment, breast cancer survival rates have significantly increased in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

I hope you've been enjoying what looks to be another beautiful autumn in our state.

It's been a busy week, and I can't wait to tell you all about it. In this week's eblast, you can read about the new Birdcraft Sanctuary at the Audubon, UConn's Sustainable Clean Energy Summit, and more.

Happy Friday!

🍁✨ Summer is great but fall is my personal favorite and it is officially here this Sunday! There is no better place to be in the fall than New England! From stunning foliage to apple orchards and cozy fall festivals, our state is the ultimate autumn destination.

On Wednesday, we paid tribute to the 2,996 lives lost on 9/11, the nearly 750 first responders who have lost their lives since 9/11 due to their exposure to the pile and its toxic chemicals, and the countless lives that have been forever changed.

Every year we will make sure to commemorate the people whose lives were stolen from them through these acts of terror and also those heroes who ran into the danger to save lives. I will also always think of all the members of our armed forces who defended our nation and fought the war on terror in the decades following.