Politics & Government

Heads-up: Presidential Preference Primary Polling Place Changes

In addition to polling location changes, safety precautions have been implemented for poll workers and voters: masks and social distancing.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, polling places in Branford have changed for the Aug. 11 Presidential Preference primary to maximize safety, security and ease of voting.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, polling places in Branford have changed for the Aug. 11 Presidential Preference primary to maximize safety, security and ease of voting. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

BRANFORD, CT — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, polling places have changed for the Aug. 11 Presidential Preference primary to maximize safety, security and ease of voting.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for registered Democrat and Republican voters who have not previously voted by absentee ballot.

Some polling locations have changed:

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Districts 1 and 5 will vote at:
The Community House
46 Church Street

Districts 2, 3 and 7 will vote at:
St. Therese Church Hall
105 Leetes Island Road

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Districts 4 and 6 will vote at:
The Main Firehouse
45 North Main Street

In addition, the following safety precautions have been implemented for poll workers and voters:

  • All voters should wear a face covering;
  • All poll workers will be wearing face shields or have table shields;
  • Markings will be placed on the floors to assist with social distancing - Stay 6 feet apart;
  • Voting booths will be appropriately spaced;
  • Voters will be given their own individual, one-time use pen to fill out the ballot.

For additional information please contact the Registrar of Voters Office at 203-483-3998 or the Town Clerk’s Office at 203-315-0678.

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