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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Tag: Antonio Felipe
Kelvin Ayala Qualifies To Primary State Rep. Antonio Felipe, Other Challengers Await Word
The signature counting has begun in the Registrar’s Office and the first to qualify for a State House August primary is Downtown businessman Kelvin Ayala
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Political Footsies In The ‘Port, Moore Supporters Say It’s “Payback” Time–(Careful What You Wish For)
City politics just went from crickets to campaign clash. Alberto “Tito” Ayala and East End activist Wanda Simmons are the latest to join the State
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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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Lamont Weighs Proposal To Streamline Ballot Access
Covid has clubbed just about everything in its wake including political norms. Democracy must advance in some fashion. Next month candidates for Congress, state legislative
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Help! Questions And Answers About Coronavirus State Labor Assistance From State Rep. Antonio Felipe
Life for so many is a gigantic swirl. Lots of questions regarding employment. Where are the answers with guidance? Bridgeport State Rep. Antonio Felipe provides
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Ganim, Rosario, Felipe Urge Legislative Committee To Back Gaming Destination
Mayor Joe Ganim on Tuesday testified before the state legislature’s Public Safety Committee, co-chaired by State Senator Dennis Bradley, voicing support for a bill that
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Paging All State Candidates: Qualifying Thresholds For Public Money Announced
The State Elections Enforcement Commission has updated the qualification thresholds for state legislative candidates seeking public money under Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program. The aggregate minimum
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