U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes is criticizing her Republican opponent in Connecticut's hotly contested 5th Congressional District for not saying former President Donald Trump's name.

To vote, you’ll need to arrive at the early voting location and declare that you have not previously voted in this election.

Sen. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn) and Sen. George Logan (R-Conn) debated on Wednesday at Naugatuck Valley Community College for the seat in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.

Currently, voters have to provide an excuse, such as sickness or being out of town, to get an absentee ballot, but the success of this year’s ballot question would change that. The question on the ballot would ask Connecticut voters if they approve a constitutional amendment to allow no-excuse absentee ballots.

From preventing cyber crime to maintaining election security, the FBI takes on a wide range of issues to ensure the safety of Connecticut residents. “These are the key issues that we are working on today,

Republican candidate George Logan avoided mentioning former President Donald Trump's name during a contentious debate in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District on Wednesday night. His opponent, Democratic U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes, brought up Trump multiple times, while Logan sidestepped questions about him.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has agreed to a debate with his challenger, Matthew Corey, on Oct. 30. Here's who else is debating in Connecticut.

Anish Shukla, FBI New Haven's acting special agent in charge, says they are looking forward to a peaceful election and advises residents to call if necessary.

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Connecticut residents who cannot make it to their polling place Nov. 5 can still cast their vote thanks to absentee ballots.