Patricia C Horvath West Haven City Clerk

09/05/2023

What races are there?
This year’s election is focused on municipal races, so the Sept. 12 primary will determine which candidates could represent their party in those November general elections. Most notable is the primary that could determine the next mayor of Hartford as it appears up to four Democratic candidates will be involved in running for an open seat. Elsewhere, expect primaries in a couple of other major cities: Bridgeport and New Haven.
Can I vote in the primary election?
You are required to be registered to the specified political party in order to vote in the primary election. While it is too late for anybody to switch their party affiliation in order to vote in the Sept. 12 primary, unregistered voters can get themselves registered and still vote on that day.
Can I vote in person?
Yes, check with your local registrar of voters or visit the secretary of the state’s website to determine your polling place.
What are the polling place hours?
Polling locations are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Can I vote early?
Voters can only vote ahead of time through absentee ballots. Absentee ballots must become available Aug. 22.
What is the absentee ballot process?
You can begin voting by absentee ballot 21 days before the primary and can request an absentee ballot through a form on the secretary of the state’s website or through their local registrar of voters. Ballots can be mailed to the town clerk or dropped off at an in-person ballot box. Absentee ballots must be received before the close of polls on the day of the election in order to count.

07/21/2023

07/02/2023

Thank you Robert Bruneau answering the call and saving this boat and the water from lots of gasoline.

04/09/2023

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/40-years-west-haven-pop-warner-s-mike-last-moves-17884446.php

After 40 years with the West Haven Seahawks organization, president Mike Last has been...

12/14/2022

11/12/2022

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out … where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly … who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt.
Those words from our nation’s 26th president rang true throughout this election season. Every man —and woman — in the arena today, exercising their duty as citizens of this democratic republic, deserves our praise and thanks for stepping forward. They don’t all win, but they are doing their part — just as we do by voting. In that sense, we are all in the arena, as we should be.

Anthony G. Viscogliosi

11/06/2022

(Secretary of the State of Connecticut) Election Day is quickly approaching! Find your polling place for Tuesday's election at

11/02/2022

(Secretary of the State of Connecticut) Monday is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the November 8th election. There is no longer time to receive and submit your ballot by mail. Please visit your local town clerk by the close of business on Monday if you plan to vote absentee.

10/27/2022

(Connecticut Secretary of the State) Connecticut voters can now request an absentee ballot online at myvote.ct.gov/GetMyAB. This new webpage allows voters with a Connecticut driver's license to conveniently request an absentee ballot online, rather than having to mail in an application or visit their town clerk in person. For more information about how to vote, visit myvote.ct.gov

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