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Lawyers ask for more time in Bridgeport election case
Bridgeport mayoral candidate John Gomes’ attorney told a judge it will take time to review ballots and video footage in the lawsuit.
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What to know about allegations of voter fraud in Bridgeport Democratic primary
Claims of absentee ballot fraud have roiled the aftermath of Bridgeport’s Democratic primary race between Mayor Joe Ganim and John Gomes.
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Before primary, Ganim supporters sought restricted data, emails show
City officials worried that supporters of Mayor Joe Ganim wanted to target potential voters from a list of people getting rental assistance.
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Nora Dannehy says Barr meddled in Trump-Russia probe
At her confirmation hearing, the CT Supreme Court nominee spoke publicly for the first time about leaving the Trump-Russia investigation.
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CT to subpoena Bridgeport absentee ballots amid fraud allegations
CT’s Election Enforcement Commission said it received complaints regarding possible absentee ballot fraud in the Bridgeport primary election.
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Absentee ballots’ use, possible abuse, called ‘art form’ in Bridgeport
Election fraud in CT is rare but has generally involved absentee ballots that were improperly obtained or returned by unauthorized persons.
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Alleging voter fraud, Gomes seeks to halt certifying Bridgeport vote
John Gomes, the challenger to Mayor Joe Ganim, is seeking an injunction and a new election after releasing video that he says shows voter fraud.
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Gomes alleges election tampering in Bridgeport primary; police investigating
John Gomes’ campaign alleges a video released Saturday shows a Mayor Joe Ganim supporter handling absentee ballots, a violation of CT law.
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Court explores whether CT’s campaign law violates free speech
A 2014 campaign mailing that criticized the sitting governor has ignited a free speech fight that has reached the CT Supreme Court.
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Joe Ganim wins Bridgeport primary; Gomes mounts third party run
Preliminary results showed Mayor Joe Ganim defeated challenger John Gomes. But Gomes suggested he’d run as an Independent Party candidate.
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Opening on Appellate Court is opportunity for Lamont
Appellate Judge Eliot D. Prescott is taking senior status, giving Gov. Ned Lamont a chance to deliver on his commitment to diversity.
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Joe Ganim claims win in Bridgeport, opponent says election ‘stolen’
Ganim claimed he defeated opponent John Gomes in the Bridgeport mayoral primary. But Gomes hasn’t conceded, saying the election was ‘stolen.’
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Arunan Arulampalam wins Hartford Democratic mayoral primary
The victory makes Arulampalam the overwhelming favorite in November to be elected successor to Luke Bronin as mayor of Connecticut’s capital.
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Primary election results in Connecticut
Primary election results are being reported in some of Connecticut’s largest cities, including Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport.