Gilman, Connecticut Public Records

The Town Clerk's website also provides guidance on the necessary procedures and fees associated with these requests, making sure of a seamless process for Gilman residents and those with a need for these critical documents.

Major employers in Gilman include the East Lyme School District, which is a significant source of jobs for the community, as well as local healthcare providers and financial institutions. The area's natural resources and scenic beauty also support a growing tourism industry, attracting visitors to the region.

Voter registration deadlines require registration or party affiliation changes to be completed by noon on the seventh day before the election for both party primaries and general elections, though same-day registration is available at town clerk offices for presidential and gubernatorial election years under certain conditions. Connecticut requires no documentary proof of identity for in-person voting, though first-time voters who registered by mail must provide identification. Municipal elections in Lebanon are held in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November; the next municipal election is November 4, 2025, when voters will elect the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Board of Education members, and other town officials. Lebanon operates under a selectmen-town meeting form of government. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Connecticut voters will decide several key races: all five U.S. House seats will be on the ballot (Lebanon is in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District), all 151 State House seats, all 36 State Senate seats, and various county and local offices. Connecticut does not have gubernatorial elections in 2026 (the next is in 2026 for a four-year term beginning 2027), and neither U.S. Senate seat from Connecticut is up in 2026 (Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy have terms expiring in different cycles). Local residents vote at the Lebanon Town Hall or at designated polling locations; voters can look up their specific polling place at portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx by entering their name and date of birth. Connecticut has no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot by submitting an application to the Lebanon Town Clerk or through the online portal at portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Absentee-Voting/Absentee-Voting. Applications must be received by the town clerk by 11:59 p.m. On the day before the election, though applications received after the fourth day before the election must be submitted in person. In the November 2024 presidential election, New London County reported approximately 62% voter turnout with strong participation in Lebanon specifically. Public election records available in Connecticut include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes at $300 per statewide file from the Secretary of State), campaign finance reports searchable at seec.ct.gov for state-level candidates and committees, candidate filings and nominating petitions, and precinct-level election results posted at portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Election-Results/Election-Results. The Lebanon Town Clerk posts local results on the town website following certification. Connecticut maintains election transparency with all campaign contributions over $50 disclosed publicly.