Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas touted the importance of voting outside Hartford City Hall Thursday afternoon. Primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Despite Connecticut’s status as a semi-open primary state, only registered voters of a party may participate in its primary. “It is so important for Hartford residents to ensure that every voice is heard, that every neighborhood is represented.” Credit: Jamil Ragland / CTNewsJunkieThomas reiterated the mayor’s point, calling on Hartford’s residents to participate in the primary election.