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07/24/2020 12:00 AM

Branford Plans Some Polling Place Changes, Use of COVID-19 Protocols for Presidential Preference Primary


July 24,2020: Due to the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some Branford polling places have changed for the August 11, 2020 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.

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. Districts 4 and 6 will vote at Branford Firehouse, 45 North Main St.

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.