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New York State Voter Registration Form (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

Time Running Out For New Yorkers To Register To Vote

Midnight is the deadline for New Yorkers to have their voter registration envelopes postmarked.

2012/10/12

People vote in Milford, CT (file / credit: Christopher Capozziello/Getty Images)

Conn. Secretary Of The State Hopes Registered Voters Will Actually Show Up

About 90,000 new voters have added their names to the rolls in Connecticut for this year. But will they show up?

2012/09/25

A man votes at a public school - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2010 (credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Judge Wants Answers From NYC On Handicapped Voting

Federal Judge Deborah Batts said she sees improvements in the city’s efforts to make polling places accessible to disabled people, but she’s not yet satisfied.

2012/09/10

A man votes at a public school - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2010 (credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

New York Now Lets You Register To Vote Online

When it comes to voter registration, New York comes close to the bottom of the list, but the state hopes a new online registration program will change that.

2012/08/22

A Philadelphia voter (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Opinion: Keystone Election Kops

Republican Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Turzai gives away true intent of Republicans’ new voter ID laws.

2012/07/10

People vote in Milford, CT (file / credit: Christopher Capozziello/Getty Images)

Some 17-Year-Olds In Connecticut Will Get To Vote In Primaries

In Connecticut, if you will be 18-years-old by the general election on November 6, you are eligible to preregister and vote in the primaries.

2012/04/13

Election worker Al Becker watches as a man votes on Election Day - New York, NY - Nov 3, 2009 - Photo: David Goldman/Getty Images

‘Byzantine’ Vote-Counting Process In NYC Draws Criticism

Finding out the unofficial results after New York City’s polls close can require plenty of patience, thanks to a paper-and-scissors, multiple-person process.

2012/03/31

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano (credit: @MayorDeStefano / Twitter)

New Haven Mayor Wants Illegals To Vote In Local Elections

One Connecticut mayor is asking the legislature to allow illegal immigrants to vote in local elections.

2011/12/14

Election worker Al Becker watches as a man votes on Election Day - New York, NY - Nov 3, 2009 - Photo: David Goldman/Getty Images

L.I. Contends With Voting Issue Ahead Of Elections

They’re trying to bring back the old lever machines because a court order has the new optical scan machines impounded as votes are still being recounted from last month’s general elections.

2010/12/10

A man votes at a public school - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2010 - Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

Officials Call For Changes To NY Election Laws

A group of New York elected officials and voting advocates are calling for a package of reforms like early voting, same day registration and allowing New Yorkers to fill out ballots at home.

2010/12/06

Elections technician Yolanda Santiago looks at returns at the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office - Hartford, CT - Nov 5, 2010 - AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Hearing Tonight On Bridgeport Ballot Shortage

It took days after the November 3 election to determine that Democrat Dan Malloy had defeated Republican Tom Foley in the Connecticut Governor’s race.

2010/11/16

Dan Malloy shakes hands with supporters - Hartford, CT - Nov 3, 2010 - AP Photo/Jessica Hill and Tom Foley greets supporters - Greenwich, CT - Nov 3, 2010 - AP Photo/Fred Beckham

AP Recalls Nod For Malloy In Conn. Gov Race

Connecticut’s race for governor was finally over Wednesday night. Or was it? Democrat Dan Malloy has been declared the winner, but Republican Tom Foley is refusing to concede.

2010/11/03

Richard Blumenthal campaigns in Middletown, CT - Nov 1, 2010 - AP Photo/Stephan Savoia and Linda McMahon is seen after voting in Greenwich, CT - Nov 2, 2010 - AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Blumenthal Takes Out McMahon In Conn. Senate Battle

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal was elected to the Senate on Tuesday in a bruising cage-fight of a campaign against pro wrestling mogul Linda McMahon, extending the Democrats’ hold on the seat.

2010/11/02

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Todd Ferrara marks his ballot with daughter Julia, 8 months, at a Manhattan polling place November 2, 2010 in New York City. President Barack Obama's Democrats are facing challenges from Republicans nationwide as they attempt to seize control of Capitol Hill. In the New York state gubernatorial race, Democrat Andrew Cuomo is favored to defeat Republican Carl Paladino. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Tweet The Vote! Twitter Aids NYC Voters Election Day

Goodbye, “Rock the Vote.” Hello, “Tweet the Vote!” New York City residents are turning to the popular microblogging site as a soapdish to express their feelings about their voting experience on Election Day.

CBS New York–2010/11/02

Dan Malloy votes in Stamford, CT - Nov 2, 2010 - AP Photo/Jessica Hill and Tom Foley campaigns in West Hartford, CT - Nov 1, 2010 - AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Malloy Or Foley: CT Voters Pick New Governor

The major party candidates for Connecticut governor are both expressing confidence, as they try to get supporters to the polls.

2010/11/02

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