Yesterday was the last day for mail-in registration, on-line registration, and in-person registration to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 7 Municipal Election.

There is, however, still a Limited Registration Exception open for those wishing to register to vote in the Nov. 7 Municipal Election whose right as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since Oct. 31. People in this category may apply in the Registrar’s Office in Old Lyme until 5 p.m. on Nov. 6. The Registrars will offer extended hours Monday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition, seventeen-year-olds, who will turn 18 on or before Election Day (i.e. born on or before 11/7/1999), may register to vote up to 5 p.m. on Nov. 6..

Voter Registration Applications and Applications for Absentee Ballots are available from the Town Clerk’s Office.  Absentee Ballots are available from the Town Clerk.

On-line voter registration is available 24/7 and is user-friendly.  Go to www.voterregistration.ct.gov or go to the Secretary of the State’s website at www.SOTS.ct.gov, choose “Elections & Voting” and you will see “On-line registration”.   Using on-line voter registration, you can also make changes to name, address, and/or party affiliation.

You will also see a helpful link if you want to know if you are registered and how you are registered, select “Am I Registered to Vote?” then click “Voter Lookup Tool”.

The Old Lyme Registrars, Marylin Clarke (D) and Cathy Carter (R), encourage you to register to vote or update your information with a new address or name in advance of election day. This will minimize confusion and delays at the polls, a benefit to both voters and election officials.

If you have any questions, contact the Registrars at their office in town hall 860-434-1605 ext. 226.