Castillo has been arrested three times for allegedly harvesting ballots during the 2019 and 2023 Democratic primary elections in Bridgeport.
2023 Bridgeport Primary
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After Bridgeport voter fraud arrests, CT weighs election changes
The bills under consideration would increase Connecticut’s oversight of local election officials and set new rules regarding absentee balloting and curbside voting.
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Five charged with election crimes stemming from 2023 Bridgeport primary
Five people, including three Bridgeport council members, face election-related charges stemming from the city’s 2023 Democratic primary.
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Bridgeport councilman referred for more election-related crimes
Alfredo Castillo allegedly registered a non U.S. citizen to vote in the city’s 2023 Democratic primary, according to a complaint.
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In Bridgeport, Gomes supporters named in election complaint
The complaint accuses Gomes allies of illegally handling other voters’ absentee ballots during Bridgeport’s 2023 Democratic primary.
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SEEC refers another Bridgeport absentee ballot case to prosecutors
The referral marks the third case the SEEC has handed over to state prosecutors in the aftermath of Bridgeport’s 2023 Democratic primary.
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SEEC refers 2 Bridgeport election cases to state’s attorney
The referral opens a new chapter in a scandal that has resulted in legal battles and repeated elections between Joe Ganim and John Gomes.
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Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim secures another term after marathon campaign
Joe Ganim secured another four-year term on Tuesday after defeating John Gomes in Bridgeport’s fourth mayoral election in under six months.
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Bridgeport election results: Joe Ganim vs. John Gomes
Results for the Bridgeport mayoral election between Joe Ganim and John Gomes.
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Joe Ganim’s opponents file complaints over mayor’s property taxes
John Gomes’ supporters claim that Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s brother improperly influenced the tax assessment on Ganim’s property.
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Gomes to stay in Bridgeport mayoral race; fourth election pending
John Gomes said he is not dropping his challenge to Mayor Joe Ganim, which could lead to Bridgeport’s 4th municipal election in six months.
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Joe Ganim claims victory in Bridgeport primary election
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim apparently pulled off another victory against his rival John Gomes on Tuesday in a special court-ordered election.
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Bridgeport primary election results: Joe Ganim vs. John Gomes
Bridgeport mayoral primary election results will be posted after polls close at 8 p.m. Mayor Joe Ganim is facing challenger John Gomes.
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Judge denies motion to sequester ballots in Bridgeport primary
The judge gave no reason for his decision, issuing only a short order that he was sustaining an objection filed by John Gomes’ attorney.
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Bridgeport attorneys ask judge to sequester some absentee ballots
The filing claims that a member of the Gomes campaign provided application forms to 22 volunteers who circulated them to voters.