November 20, 2013

Town-by-Town Election Turnout

Connecticut held municipal elections on November 5, and 31.43% of the state’s registered voters turned out to vote, according to the Office of the Secretary of the State. Turnout exceeded 50% in seven municipalities, led by Bridgewater at 77.39%. Conversely, 13 municipalities had turnouts of less than 20%, with Hartford’s 5.21% being the lowest. A press release from the Secretary of the State has complete town-by-town breakdown.

For comparison purposes, in the 2012 presidential election, statewide turnout was 73.77%, and every municipality had a turnout of at least 50%. In the 2010 gubernatorial election, statewide turnout was 57.45%.