Hundreds of thousands of CT residents have already cast their ballots. West Hartford has the most early voting numbers, followed by Norwalk.
Renata Daou
Renata is the data reporter for CT Mirror. She recently graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in data journalism. For her undergraduate studies, she graduated cum laude from Pennsylvania State University with dual bachelor’s degrees in international politics and broadcast journalism, and minors in global security and Middle East studies. Renata has a background in data analysis and programming, with proficiency in Python, QGIS, and HTML, among other tools. She previously interned at the Malala Fund and has reported stories from Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Brazil. She speaks four languages and is currently learning a fifth.
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Marriage rates are recovering, but so are divorces
The rates of marriages — and divorces — in Connecticut have rebounded in recent years after a long decline, driven in part by economics.
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Bridgeport city councilman accused of registering noncitizen to vote
Alfredo Castillo allegedly convinced, and helped, a woman who is not a U.S. citizen to illegally vote in 2023, according to a new complaint.
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Vaping and smoking up among CT high school students
While CT has seen a steady decline in cigarette and vape sales overall, high school students’ use of tobacco grew slightly in the last year.
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DACA recipients in CT await federal court hearing, decision
A federal court decision could affect thousands of DACA recipients, including Connecticut DACA recipients who are renewing their status.
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Cost of rent in Connecticut is far higher than national average
CT ranks eighth in the U.S. for the cost of rental housing, though cost varies by county, according to the latest Fair Market Rent estimates.
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Majority of migrants to CT hold college degrees
People moving to CT from abroad or other states tend to have higher levels of education compared to the national average, Census data show.
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CT highway signs display number of road fatalities as crashes rise
The campaign comes as CT faces a concerning rise in fatal car crashes, with a particularly alarming trend involving young male drivers.