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: Charlie Stallworth
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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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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Watch: Citing Failure Of Prohibition, State Reps Stallworth, Stafstrom Back Legalization Of Commercial Marijuana
The Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana on Monday was joined by Bridgeport State House members Charlie Stallworth and Steve Strafstrom at a news conference in
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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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Roll One–Rep. Stallworth Joins Clergy Coalition Calling For Passage And Regulation Of Commercial Marijuana
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth on Tuesday joined a chorus of clergy members in the State Capitol backing legislation to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for
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Reps Hennessy, Stallworth Host Joint Office Hours
In advance of the legislative session that begins in February, State House members Jack Hennessy and Charlie Stallworth will host joint office hours on January
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