Secretary of the State Thomas issues an urgent request for Bridgeport Democratic primary: Lawyers needed.
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas has issued an urgent call for “attorneys, judges and others in the legal profession (active or retired)” to serve as volunteer monitors during Bridgeport’s January 23rd Democratic mayoral primary.
The request from Thomas’s Outreach and Engagement Manager Annie Black was sent by email late Wednesday afternoon.
Lawyers and judges would likely find this more interesting than they expect.
A link to the initial inquiry form is included in Annie Black’s message below.
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your past participation in the Secretary’s Legal Assistance Project. On behalf of Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, I am reaching out with an urgent request for in-person assistance during the upcoming Special Democratic Primary Election in Bridgeport on January 23, 2024.
Given the nature of this election, we are making every effort to ensure that all Bridgeport electors are able to vote securely on January 23. To that end, we are seeking attorneys, judges, and others in the legal profession (active or retired) to serve as election volunteers on Election Day. Election volunteers will be our eyes and ears on the ground in Bridgeport and will contact our office with questions and concerns as needed.
Training will be provided by the Secretary of the State’s office in advance of the election for anyone who is new to this role and not familiar with the basics of election law. This training with be virtual and approximately two hours in length.
If you are interested and available to assist in Bridgeport on January 23, please fill out this form and we will contact you with additional details: https://forms.office.com/g/PtcM8bm5HS.
Please feel free to share this email with contacts in your professional network who may be interested and qualified to assist.
Thank you for your commitment to a fair and safe democratic process.
Sincerely,
Annie Black
Published January 11, 2023.