The deadline for petitioning candidates to submit signatures to the Registrar’s Office was Wednesday at 4 p.m. It looks like nine Democratic primaries in ten
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Newton: I’m Ready–Qualifies For City Council Challenge In East End
“Returning citizen navigator” Ernie Newton is back on the campaign trail trying to reclaim the East End City Council seat that launched his political career
Read moreSeeking Public Campaign Cash For Governor Run, Ganim Suing State Watchdog Group
A lobbyist convicted of bribing a state official would not be permanently prohibited from receiving public campaign funds, nor a convicted murderer, according to a
Read moreEndorsed Dems Could Have Lots Of Primary Company
If they secure 2,245 certified signatures from registered Democrats in Bridgeport, three petitioners will wage a September 12 primary for Board of Education against endorsed
Read moreDems Endorse Municipal Candidates, City Council Primaries Loom
Get set for a bunch of primaries for City Council, possibly 9 of 10 districts. The Democratic Town Committee Monday night at Testo’s Restaurant endorsed
Read moreMeanwhile, East End City Council Battle Thickens
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Ernie Newton sought to “dispel some rumors” Wednesday as he pitched fellow East End Democrats on supporting his efforts to
Read moreFor Former Offenders, A New Job Opportunity
On a day the city announced the Mayor’s Initiative on Re-Entry Affairs was praised by the United States Conference of Mayors, a jobs fair organized
Read moreThe Candidate Lineup, More To Come
Four weeks from party endorsements the Town Clerk’s Office has shared the latest list of candidate registrations for City Council and Board of Education. More
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