Registrars of Voters
A vote is your voice. For your voice to be heard, you must be registered to vote. It is your right and your responsibility. The only way democracy works is if citizens, young and old, are active participants, so register to vote and join a political party!
What We Do
The Office of the Registrars of Voters is comprised of two Registrars, one Republican and one Democrat. Elected in even-numbered years for a term of two years, they are governed by Connecticut General Statutes and are compensated by the local municipality. One Deputy Registrar may appointed by each Registrar to assist the Registrars in their duties.
The Registrars, Joan McLaughlin (R) and John Amarilios (D), are responsible for voter registration and promoting a variety of voter education projects, including special voter registration sessions at the New Canaan High School each spring, supervised absentee balloting at Waveny Care Center if asked, as well as working with civic groups such as the League of Women Voters to promote greater voter participation.
As election officials, the Registrars administer all elections and develop procedures to insure the voting rights of all citizens and the fair conduct of all elections. They also assist candidates, the public, and the parties in the preparation of specialized voter lists and individual requests for information.
The Registrar's office maintains the accuracy of the voter registry lists through ongoing updates and through the annual canvass of voters conducted each spring.
November 5, 2024
Presidential Election
Contact Us
Main Number 203-594-3060
Fax Number 203-594-3135
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm and by appointment
Staff
Joan McLaughlin (R) Registrar
Joan.McLaughlin@newcanaanct.gov
203-594-3096
John Amarilios (D) Registrar
John.Amarilios@newcanaanct.gov
203-594-3094
Debra Lyon (R) Deputy Registrar
George Cody (D) Deputy Registrar
Location
Town Hall, 1stFloor
77 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840