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Asterisks, registration deadlines, early voting hours: A guide to the Aug. 13 CT primary

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July 30, 2024

Asterisks, registration deadlines, early voting hours: A guide to the Aug. 13 CT primary

The Connecticut state primary election is Aug. 13, with early voting scheduled for Aug. 5-11. Winners of the primary election will be placed on the general election ballot for Nov. 5.

Connecticut primary elections are for enrolled party members only. Unaffiliated voters (those who are registered to vote, but not enrolled in a political party) must enroll in the party of their choosing prior to the voter registration deadline in order to participate in the primary election.

Candidates who are running unopposed do not participate in the primary election.

Here is what you need to know about the state primary election.

Can I vote in the primary election in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, there is only a primary election if there is a race.

There is a Republican primary in all 169 communities; there is a Democrat primary in only 28 communities.

The following communities have a Democrat primary: Bethany, Bloomfield, Bridgeport, Chaplin, Colchester, Danbury, East Granby, Ellington, Enfield, Granby, Hamden, Hampton, Hartford, Lebanon, Monroe, New Britain, New Haven, Norwalk, Scotland, Somers, Stamford, Stratford, Suffield, Trumbull, West Hartford, Windham, Windsor, Windsor Locks.

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There is a Republican race to be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. Because U.S. Senator is a statewide office, every city and town will have a Republican primary.

The following communities have a Republican primary in addition the U.S. Senate primary: Bridgeport, Bridgewater, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hebron, Killingly, Mansfield, Monroe, New Canaan, New Milford, Norwalk, Oxford, Pomfret, Putnam, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Scotland, Shelton, Southbury, Stamford, Thompson, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Windham.

Who is on the ballot for my primary election?

There are no primaries for the Democrats in Norwich area communities.

Like all Connecticut communities, there is a Republican primary in all Norwich area communities. In this race, Gerry Smith of Beacon Falls is facing off against Matthew M. Corey of Manchester.

Of the Norwich-area communities, only Killingly will also have a Republican primary for the state Senate seat currently held by Mae Flexer. The district also includes the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Mansfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Thompson and Windham.

In the Republican state Senate race, voters will choose between Chris Reddy of Hampton or Susanne Witkowski of Thompson.

Why is there an asterisk next to some candidates’ names?

The asterisk indicates that the candidate has been endorsed by the state party.

When is early voting?

Early voting starts on Monday, Aug. 5, and is available for seven days, ending on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. Early voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each day of early voting, except for Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8, when extended early voting hours are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Where do I go for early voting?

Early voting usually takes place at a location different from the election day polling places.

In Norwich, early voting will be at City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich.

In Griswold, early voting will be at Town Hall (Meeting Room), 28 Main St., Jewett City.

In Killingly, early voting will be at the Town Hall, Registrars’ Office, 175 Main St., Danielson.

Plainfield has two early voting locations. Voters in district 001-47 and 002-44 will vote at Town Hall, 8 Community Ave., Plainfield. Voters in district 003-44 will vote at Moosup Fire Department, 37 South Main St., Moosup.

Am I registered to vote?

You can check your voter registration status on the CT Secretary of State’s website.

When is the deadline for voter registration for the primary?

While same-day voter registration is available for the general election in November, it is not available for the primary.

To vote in person on election day, new voters (those who have never before registered to vote in Connecticut) and unaffiliated voters (those registered to vote but not enrolled in a political party) must register in person at their Town Clerk or Registrar’s Office by noon on Monday, Aug. 12.

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New voters who wish to participate in early voting must register in person by noon of the business day before the day they wish to vote.

Unaffiliated voters who wish to participate in early voting must register in person by noon on Friday, Aug. 2.

When will results be available?

City and town clerks will begin posting results after all votes are counted. They are not permitted to begin counting votes until after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Aug. 13.

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Child confirmed as Connecticut’s first measles case in 4 years

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December 15, 2025

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Child confirmed as Connecticut’s first measles case in 4 years

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The child, who is under the age of 10 and unvaccinated, recently traveled internationally, health officials said.

FILE – A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Andrews County Health Department, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. AP Photo/Annie Rice, File

An unvaccinated child in Connecticut has been diagnosed with measles, public health officials confirmed, the state’s first confirmed case of the highly contagious disease since 2021.

The child, who is under the age of 10, lives in Fairfield County, the Connecticut Department of Public Health announced last week. The child had recently travelled internationally before showing symptoms including cough, runny nose, congestion, fever, and eventually a full-body rash.

“The single best way to protect your children and yourself from measles is to be vaccinated,” Connecticut DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, said in a statement. “One dose of measles vaccine is about 93 percent effective, while two doses are about 97 percent effective.”

The United States has seen a record high 1,912 measles cases since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, the CDC reported. As of July 7, this year has also reported the most cases in more than 30 years, according to the International Vaccine Access Center.

Earlier this year, West Texas saw a measles outbreak of hundreds of cases, mostly among unvaccinated children who had to be hospitalized. About one in five unvaccinated people diagnosed with measles are hospitalized, Connecticut DPH said, and the disease can be especially dangerous for children.

“We must ensure we continue to protect those who matter most – children and other vulnerable people – from vaccine preventable illnesses through on-time vaccination,” Juthani said.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his overhaul on the childhood vaccine schedule and doubts on COVID vaccine safety, endorsed the measles vaccine after two children died from measles amid the outbreak in Texas.

“The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine,” Kennedy said in April.

Earlier this year, a Vermont child who had recently traveled internationally was confirmed to have been infected with measles. In March, a man tested positive for measles after traveling on an Amtrak train originating from Boston’s South Station to Washington D.C.

Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more.

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Final Connecticut High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Dec. 14

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December 14, 2025

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Final Connecticut High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Dec. 14

The Connecticut high school football’s CIAC postseason wrapped up with the state championships this past weekend on Saturday.

Finishing in the No. 1 spot in this week’s final Top 25 rankings out of the Constitution State is Avon Old Farms after they defeated The Williston Northampton School, 35-21, in the Drew Gamere Bowl to end their season a few weeks ago. New Canaan sits right behind as they repeated as Class L champs. Which other teams from around Connecticut high school football deserves to be in the final set of Top 25 rankings for the 2025 campaign?

The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

Here are the last Connecticut high school football rankings for 2025, according to Massey as of Dec. 14.

1. Avon Old Farms Beavers

Avon Old Farms (10-0) opened up the Connecticut high school football season by avenging a loss to Brunswick School from last season and have set the tone for the rest of the campaign. The Beavers have a talented offense that’s averaging 40.7 points per game, led by quarterback Matthew Baer, running back Kharon Craig, and offensive tackle Charlie Thom (Notre Dame commitment).

The Beavers have concluded their season play out of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Counci (NEPSAC) when they defeated The Williston Northampton School last week in the Drew Gamere Bowl, 35-21. Avon Old Farms finishes as the No. 1 team in the Connecticut high school football rankings.

2. New Canaan Rams

The defending Class L state champion New Canaan Rams (13-0) have done it once again as they defeated Cheshire, 34-13.

The Rams have won back to back playoff games versus Darien and Weaver with ease, winning by a combined 85-13. New Canaan won its 16th state championship in head coach Lou Marinelli’s legendary career. With the win, New Canaan clinched their fourth undefeated season in program history for the Rams (1968, 1969, 2008, 2025).

New Canaan has used a high-powered offense to cruise past opponents this fall, with quarterback Maddox Hoffman throwing for 1,936 yards and 21 touchdowns. Running back Henry Stein leads the ground game as he’s rushed for 916 yards and seven touchdowns.

3. Choate Rosemary Hall Wild Boars

Choate Rosemary Hall (8-2) saw its 18-game winning streak snapped back in Week 1 when they lost against New Hampshire’s Phillips Exeter Academy in a battle of top-ranked teams in their respective states.

The Wild Boars will finish likely within the Top 5 of the rankings after they ended their 2025 season in exciting fashion as they avenged that defeat by beating Phillips Exeter Academy in the Leon Modeste Bowl in a 44-42 thriller.

In 2024, the Wild Boars had completed their second consecutive perfect season after defeating Brunswick School. They have lost only four games over the last four Connecticut high school football seasons and only allowed only four opponent to score double digits.

The Wild Boars are another prep school that features multiple future Division I players, including Tanner Raymond (Rutgers) and interior offense lineman Will Tellers.

4. St. Thomas More Chancellors

St. Thomas More (1-3) remain steady as the No. 3 team in our latest set of Connecticut high school football rankings after a 50-21 loss to New Jersey’s No. 3 team, Hun School to end their season.

The Chancellors only losses from the 2024 season came against Maryland’s St. Frances Academy, Hun School, and Florida’s IMG Academy, respectively. St. Thomas More doesn’t have anymore scheduled games left on their 2025 slate.

Among the players the Chancellors feature on their roster are four-star edge rusher Alhassan Iddrissu (UCF), cornerback Terron Johnson, running back Malichi Greaves, and linebacker Christian King.

5. Daniel Hand Tigers

The Daniel Hand Tigers (13-1) has dominated in the Class SS playoffs, dominating all three opponents by a combined score of 122-32, after defeating the Killingly Trailblazers, 37-13, on Saturday.

Fueling the Daniel Hand offensive attack is the strong play of senior signal caller Bobby Reh, who has thrown for 2,194 yards and 29 touchdowns to only three mere picks. Junior running back Lucca Boyce leads the ground game with 1,272 yards and 14 touchdowns.

6. St Joseph (8-2)
7. Cheshire Academy (7-3)
8. Windsor (12-1)
9. Brunswick School (6-4)
10. Greenwich (8-2)

11. Newtown (8-2)
12. Killingly (11-1)
13. Fairfield College Preparatory (8-2)
14. Wilton (10-2)
15. The Taft School (5-4)

16. Bunnell (10-3)
17. Kingswood-Oxford School (8-2)
18. Berlin (12-0)
19. The Loomis Chaffee School (3-6)
20. Darien (6-5)

21. Brookfield (8-3)
22. Staples (5-5)
23. Cheshire (8-3)
24. Southington (7-3)
25. Mark T. Sheehan (10-3)

For Connecticut high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Constitution State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the Connecticut high school scores and football rankings.

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Central Connecticut State hands Bearcats second straight loss

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December 14, 2025

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Central Connecticut State hands Bearcats second straight loss

VESTAL, NY (WBNG) — In a second straight doubleheader Saturday following up a Bearcats women’s win, the Bearcats men’s team dropped their second consecutive home game, 84-67 to Central Connecticut State.

In a closely contested matchup early on, the Bearcats stayed in it heading into the break only trailing by seven points.

In the second half, Binghamton brought it to within four points before the Blue Devils pulled away once again and went on an 11-0 run and went up by as much as 20 points.

Darin Smith Jr. finished with a game high, 23 points for the Blue Devils.

The Bearcats were without center, Demetrius Lilley which led to junior forward, Zyier Beverly, having an increased role.

Beverly led Binghamton with 21 points and five rebounds.

After back-to-back losses at home, the Bearcats now go on the road for a three game road stretch starting on Wednesday, Dec. 17 against Pittsburgh at 7p.m.

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