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: Steve Stafstrom
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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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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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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Eyeing Moore’s Ballot Line, Keeley And Halstead Seek Primary Challenges In State House Districts
Former State Rep. Bob Keeley, who’s lost 10 elections the past dozen years and former City Councilman Bob Halstead who received a scant 48 votes
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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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