Voter Registration Drive

January 30, 2018

I commend Secretary Merrill for prioritizing this initiative to get as many of our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters that chose our state as their new home after the devastation left by hurricane Maria registered to vote. It is imperative that we continue raising awareness among these American citizens so they know the process to register and vote is easy, hassle free, and fundamental to protecting our democracy.

The Secretary of the State’s office will facilitate the voter registration drive by working with legislators, local governments, and community groups active in helping newly-arrived Puerto Rican families in Connecticut, identifying and registering eligible voters, and training community organizers to register voters as they provide services to affected families.

Our fellow U.S. Citizens from Puerto Rico are still waiting for the federal government to come through for them. I am proud to live in such an open and compassionate state as Connecticut. This voting registration drive sends a message to those displaced by Maria – You are welcome here.