December 12, 2012

Town-by-Town Voter Turnout Statistics

Curious to know what voter turnout was in your town this past election? The secretary ofthe state recently released voter turnout statistics for each of Connecticut's 169 municipalities. Statewide, turnout was 73.77%, a decrease from 2008's turnout of 78.14%. Still, Connecticut's 2012 turnout ranked seventh nationally, according to the secretary of the state, and every municipality in the state had turnout of at least 50%.

Bridgewater led the way with 94.75% turnout and was the only municipality to exceed 90%. Just missing the 90% mark were Middletown (89.86%) and Ridgefield (89.42%). Twelve municipalities exceeded 85% turnout.