In midterm elections, Connecticut voters approve step toward early in-person voting

Connecticut voters approved a measure that would allow in-person early voting in the state. Now the measure can be considered by the state's General Assembly.

Currently, the constitution has several provisions that dictate the time, place and manner of elections, essentially requiring voters to cast their ballots at their local polling place on Election Day unless they qualify for an absentee ballot.

With the measure approved, the legislature will be authorized to draft legislation that would implement an early voting system. It could potentially be in place as early as 2024.