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Voting rights concern access to electoral participation, ballot casting and the rules governing who can vote and how votes are administered.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: September 1, 2026 to November 3, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: September 1, 2026 to November 3, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 1, 2026 to November 3, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 1, 2026 to November 3, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: September 1, 2026 to November 3, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator from Connecticut, speaking at an Election Day event in New Haven
Statement summary
At an Election Day event in New Haven, Blumenthal describes the visits of federal election monitors to local polling places as federal interference and tells the monitors they are not needed in the city or the state.
“We don't need you in New Haven. We don't need you in Connecticut”
CT Mirror report, published November 3, 2026, on federal election monitors at New Haven polling places on Election Day, with remarks by Mayor Justin Elicker, Gov. Ned Lamont, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, poll moderators and a DOJ spokesperson.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case asks whether DOJ should send election monitors to all 50 states. Blumenthal calls the monitors' polling-place visits federal interference by the Trump administration and says New Haven and Connecticut do not need them.
Role at the time: U.S. senator from Connecticut
Statement summary
Richard Blumenthal opposed the ballot-screening program and demanded answers about a whistleblower's allegations of rushed development and inadequate testing.
“Their system is set up to fail”
Contains statements by Richard Blumenthal, David Kligerman about usps ballot screening.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Richard Blumenthal argues against USPS ballot screening. Blumenthal sought documents and answers concerning a whistleblower's account of rushed development and inadequate testing.
