City Librarian Scott Hughes who won a seat on the Democratic Town Committee last month as part of an insurgent slate has formed a candidate
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Political Primaries, The Favorite Sport In The City
Primary fever’s on high alert in the state’s largest city as Democratic political operatives prepare for upcoming district conventions as well as expected August contests
Read moreWill State Rep. Don Clemons Retire? Either Way, Ernie Newton Poises Comeback To Legislature
State Rep. Don Clemons is telling legislative leadership in Hartford he will not seek another term after 10 years in the Connecticut Legislature, setting up
Read moreState Law Bars Newton From Public Campaign Funds, Moses: No Biggie, I’m Running To Win Old Seat
Former State Senator Ernie Newton, the self-proclaimed Moses of his peeps, will not be deterred one bit from seeking his old State House seat this
Read moreWill City Librarian Scott Hughes Shelve Ayala? Pondering State Senate Primary
City Librarian Scott Hughes, who recently won a seat on the Democratic Town Committee from the Upper East Side, is considering a run for State
Read moreBridgeport’s Peculiar Politics, The Ernie Newton Case
The news coming out of Hartford Superior Court the other day wasn’t all bad for former State Senator Ernie Newton. The judge hearing the state
Read moreDistrict Leader Ralph Ford Placed On Leave From State Job
East End District Leader Ralph Ford has been suspended with pay from his $120,000 state position as behavioral health clinical director with the Greater Bridgeport
Read moreNewton Awaits Possible Trial Date, Will Likely Seek State House Seat
Superior Court Judge Joan Alexander on Thursday rejected Ernie Newton’s court motion to dismiss criminal campaign finance charges stemming from his 2012 State Senate race,
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