(WFSB) - Voters headed to polls on Tuesday for primary elections across the state.

Before casting a ballot, here are the essential details voters need to know.

Only registered voters affiliated with a political party were allowed to vote on Tuesday.

The deadline to register or switch party affiliation was on Monday, meaning unaffiliated voters were not eligible to participate.

Voter turnout for municipal primaries in Connecticut is typically low.

On average, about 32% of voters cast ballots in local elections, compared to 70% in presidential contests.

Despite the lower numbers, local elections have a significant impact on residents’ daily lives.

Decisions made at the local level affect everything from school funding and zoning regulations to infrastructure and town budgets.

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