As Ed Gomes and Steve Stafstrom prepare to enter the Connecticut legislature in mid session, fresh off special election wins, supporters of a government reform
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Merrill: ‘Enough Is Enough’–Wants Registrars Unelected
Connecticut’s chief elections official Denise Merrill, who’s elected by the people, is proposing to do away with elected registrars in favor of one serving that
Read moreAided By Absentee Ballots, Stafstrom Narrowly Defeats Torres For State House
Former Democratic City Councilman Steve Stafstrom has narrowly defeated Republican Enrique Torres in the State House special election, according to unofficial returns from the Registrar’s
Read moreCrickets And Cold Early At Polling Places, Afternoon Turnout Uptick
Baby it’s cold outside, and it’s showing at the polls. About halfway into the special election voting day, turnout was cricket city. Turnout, however, kicked
Read moreWhere’s Tahiti When You Need It? You Voting In An Igloo For Special Elections?
When polls opened Tuesday morning for the special elections for State House and State Senate, the temperature was record-breaking low. Do not despair, temps will
Read moreWhy State Senate Candidate Ricky DeJesus’ Tax Delinquency Swelled
State Senate candidate Ricky DeJesus owes the city roughly $140,000 in personal property taxes. He also owed a whole bunch more in real estate taxes
Read moreCampaign Operatives Gear Up For Tuesday’s Special Elections–Predictions?
Here we go, the weekend before Tuesday’s special elections for State Senate and State House. The various camps have segued to get-out-the-vote mode. 0
Read moreState House Candidates Spar Over Conflicts, Taxes, Development
Testy, wonkish, comedic, grandiose: Thursday night’s 90-minute debate in the Burroughs Community Center filled by about 80 residents of Connecticut’s 129th State House District pretty
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