Tony Barr, the mischievous ex-Democratic Town Committee member, has qualified to face State Rep. Charlie Stallworth in an August 11 primary. He joins Downtown businessman
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Category: State Politics
Carpetbaggers Keeley, Simmons State House Candidacies Disqualified For District Non-Residency
They tried parachuting into State House districts to challenge incumbents, except Bob Keeley and Wanda Simmons couldn’t find the ripcord. Their candidacies fell flat. Kerplunk.
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Brown Positions For $100K Public Campaign Grant In State Senate Battle Against Moore
Democratic-endorsed Marcus Brown has submitted his public grant application to the State Elections Enforcement Commission, which if approved will provide him more than $100,000 in
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Brown: Increase Penalties For Police Excessive Force, Require All Cops Wear Body Cameras
News release from State Senate candidate Marcus Brown: In light of the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the rampant issue of police
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Stafstrom: It’s A Reflection Of Unchecked Racism, Classism, Income Inequality, Food Insecurity And Educational Disparity
State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, co-chair of the state legislature’s Judiciary Committee, shares with constituents his thoughts in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.
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Updated Presidential Primary Calendar
Several candidates in State House races are circulating petitions to qualify for an August 11 primary. Those opposition candidates, according to the updated state election
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Kelvin Ayala Announces State House Candidacy Against Antonio Felipe
Downtown businessman and resident Kelvin Ayala has announced his candidacy for State House challenging Democratic incumbent Antonio Felipe in the 130th District covering Downtown, South
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Brown Wins Democratic Endorsement For State Senate Over Moore, Setting Up Primary
Backed overwhelmingly by Bridgeport’s political organization, City Councilman Marcus Brown Tuesday night received the Democratic endorsement over incumbent Marilyn Moore setting up an August primary
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