Conn. (WTIC Radio) - While acknowledging that odd-year municipal elections don't draw voters like state and national campaigns, Connecticut's Secretary of the State Denise Merrill stresses the importance of a healthy turnout on Election Day 2021.
"I'm just hoping everybody comes out and votes," Merrill said. "It's so important for these local candidates who put themselves out there to help run your town."
Polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m. Those still waiting in line at 8 p.m. are entitled to vote.
Several high-profile mayor's races highlight Election Day 2021 in Connecticut.
Bristol: Incumbent Ellen Zoppo-Sassu (D) vs. Jeff Caggiano (R).
New Britain: Incumbent Erin Stewart (R) vs. State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D).
New Haven: Incumbent Justin Elicker (D) vs. teacher and community activist John Carlson (R).
Stamford: State Rep. Caroline Simmons (D) vs. former Mets and Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine (unaffiliated).
West Haven: Incumbent Nancy Rossi (D) vs. City Council member Barry Lee Cohen (R).





