With nearly $120,000 in campaign cash in the bank, Mayor Bill Finch is off to a mighty fundraising start at the midpoint of his second
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The 2014 Election Cycle Underway, Debicella Snowballs Himes For Vail Trips
We’ve officially segued into the gubernatorial election cycle that includes potentially hot state and federal legislative races. Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation has six State House
Read moreWho Would Be Your City Council President? Examining The Council Conflict Issue
The City Council will have nine new members, among 20, sworn into office in December. They will choose a council president and presumably Tom McCarthy
Read moreDrink Up! Voter Turnout In Dry Town Bridgewater 77 Percent, Turnout In Bridgeport 11.6 Percent
For pure voter futility Hartford led the state for lowest turnout in last week’s general election, five percent. Bridgeport was third to last at 11.61
Read moreHow A Campaign Operation Rescued Sue Brannelly–What’s Steven Stafstrom’s Future?
When incumbents fight the tide of establishment anger in high-turnout areas such as Black Rock it’s all they can do to stay above water. Steven
Read moreThe Political Landscape Following General Election Poses Intrigue
For eternal optimists in politics there was something positive to take away on a number of levels from Tuesday’s general election. The Connecticut Working Families
Read moreBlagys Not Conceding Council Race, Black Rock Vote Separation Perplexes Supporters
Republican City Council candidate Phil Blagys says he’s not ready to concede defeat that saw his running partner Rick Torres and Democratic incumbent Sue Brannelly
Read moreTorres, Brannelly, In Split Decision, Win Close Council Race In Black Rock, West End, Will Blagys Challenge Results? Plus: Citywide Precinct Results
UPDATE: Unofficial citywide results here. Republican Rick Torres has ended the GOP’s drought on the City Council winning a seat in the city’s 130th District
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