Former State Senator Ernie Newton says he has a big surprise for State Senator Anthony Musto next year. He promises to campaign against Musto in
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Lydia Wins One! Complaint Alleging Absentee Ballot Abuse Dismissed
While a local political action committee has asked the state to investigate a high volume of absentee ballot voting in last week’s Democratic City Council primary on
Read moreWill Marilyn Be Moore Than Musto Can Handle? Incumbent Targeted By Democratic Primary Insurgents
Emboldened by Tuesday’s drubbing of endorsed Democrats, coalition forces that supported the winning primary challengers for school board and City Council are looking to next
Read moreHispanic Voters Power Influence By Numbers, Largest Registered Democratic Bloc
Hispanics, by sheer numbers registered to vote in Bridgeport, are becoming a growing force in city elections. Both Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill,
Read moreSchool Board Challenge Slate Issues Endorsements
The challenge slate for Board of Education has kicked out a lengthy list of endorsements that includes political operatives, education advocates, civil rights leaders and
Read moreWhat? No Political Hacks! These School Board Candidates Ruining Our Campaign Fun
Monday night Gabrielle Parisi, an organizer for the community action group Citizens Working For A Better Bridgeport that hosted a candidates forum at the Bridgeport
Read moreCampaign Operatives Gear Up For School Board Election Battle
If 2009 is a barometer for this year’s general election for Board of Education and City Council seats, the turnout will be death valley. 0
Read moreSchool Board Challenge Slate Seeks Primary, Aided By Working Families Party And Education Union
A coalition of political activists including the Connecticut Working Families Party and Bridgeport Education Association that represents city school teachers have fanned out across the
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