Election campaigns are all about dear ol’ MOM – money, organization, message. In this civic maelstrom across the country, howls for new, younger Democratic candidates
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Category: State Politics
Will CT Republicans Stem The Coming Tide? Storm Approaches Vulnerable GOP Senators Tony Hwang, Jason Perillo
A distressing buzz is swarming the State Capitol, particularly among Republican political operatives. How in the world do we save our vulnerable state legislative veterans
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Gaston Announces Re-election For State Senate
News release from State Senator Herron Gaston: State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) today announced his candidacy for his third term representing the towns of
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Lamont, AG Tong Announce Legislation Against Youth Social Media Addiction
From Governor Lamont: Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong today announced that during the 2026 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly, they
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The Real McCoy? GOP’s Betsy McCaughey Promises To Eliminate CT Income Tax
Betsy McCaughey (pronounced McCoy) has added a new twist to the governor’s race, announcing her candidacy for the state’s top job and a potential Republican
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Iced By ICE – Senator Chris Murphy Goes To Texas, Receives Cold Reception
By Lisa Hagen, CT Mirror January 22, 2026 After weeks of warning about the Trump administration’s escalating immigration crackdown, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy flew to
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Senator Sujata Announces Re-election Run, Highlights District Funding Wins
In 2024, Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox filled the void left by a retiring Marilyn Moore, defeating a field of Bridgeport candidates in a summer Democratic primary to
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CT Spending Cap Will Loosen Up For Legislators
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror January 16, 2026 Connecticut legislators will have more room to spend under state budget caps later this year than
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