News 8 is your local election headquarters, and voting is underway Tuesday in 21 communities across Connecticut.

The Democratic Party of Connecticut has been benefiting from corrupt Bridgeport balloting for decades, which is why election reform is unlikely.

Connecticut residents registered as a Democrat or a Republican can vote in their party's local municipal Primary election.

A surprise decision that would allow residents to obtain election ballots after they are cast and a dispute over whether that decision should stand has caused a collision between two state agencies.

Fight Voter Fraud now has a powerful new ally in pushing its allegations about voter fraud: the U.S. Department of Justice.

There are Democratic primary elections in 11 towns and cities, and Republican primary contests in 10 other municipalities.

Tuesday will mark Election Day in Connecticut, where primary elections are generally considered "closed" elections. This means that only registered members of a political party are eligible to vote in their party's primary.

Fairfield, Connecticut will hold a special election for first selectman in the coming months, with Democrat Christine Vitale and Republican State Senator Tony Hwang vying for the town’s top position.

The polling places that are being audited are in Bridgeport, Higganum, New Haven, North Haven and Norwalk. Three Norwalk locations are being audited.

Tuesday will mark Election Day in Connecticut, where primary elections are generally considered “closed” elections. This means that only registered members of a political party are eligible to vote in their party’s primary.