Two weeks left to the August 14 Democratic primaries with candidates for governor leading the ticket. Sleepy, low-turnout summer primaries are capricious ducks with electors
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Hanks: Why I Am Running For State Representative
Party-endorsed Shanté Hanks faces incumbent Charlie Stallworth in an August 14 Democratic primary in Connecticut’s 126th State House District that covers a portion of the
Read more‘I’m An American But Not Treated Like One’
When you’re a candidate on the campaign trail appealing to voters the challenge is explaining why you’ll be different particularly if an elector declares “The
Read moreCandidates Wait On Key Campaign Grants
UPDATE: Bradley and Hanks qualified for grants on Thursday. The State Elections Enforcement Commission is in overdrive trying to keep pace with candidate grant requests
Read moreWho’s Your Horse? Democrat And Republican Candidates For August Primaries
Some qualified for primaries via party support at the respective conventions, others did so through petition drives. When Bridgeport electors show up for the August
Read moreDoes Ballot Order Matter? Intriguing Possibilities For Primaries
If ballot lineups matter in Democratic primaries the August contests could show some strange configurations. A number of candidates including Mayor Joe Ganim for governor
Read moreHanks A Lot! Incumbent Stallworth Loses Endorsement To Insurgent Shante Hanks
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth has been beaten back twice in a matter of days. On Saturday his long-shot candidacy for lieutenant governor running with Democrat Guy Smith
Read moreI Am Woman–In Trumbull, Moore Savors Moment Of Endorsement Backed By New, Young Female Voices
State Senator Marilyn Moore, an establishment fighter, was in an unusual position Monday night, but one she’s savoring. For the first time she won the
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