The aggressive campaign tactics used to drive absentee voting in Connecticut’s largest city have changed very little in recent months.
2023 Bridgeport Primary
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CT appoints two monitors for new Bridgeport primary election
Two monitors are assigned to oversee the absentee ballot process for the second Bridgeport primary between Mayor Joe Ganim and John Gomes.
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How the battle for absentee ballots defined the Bridgeport election
Over 22% of all votes cast in the Bridgeport Democratic primary were absentee ballots. This is the story of the battle behind the scenes.
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Bridgeport primary election: Ganim, Gomes camps pick new date
A court-ordered second Bridgeport mayoral primary election — the third race between John Gomes and Joe Ganim — will take place in January.
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Bridgeport mayoral candidates can’t agree on new primary date
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim said he wants the second primary on Jan. 16; challenger John Gomes says Dec. 19. A judge could decide for them.
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State appoints temporary election monitor in Bridgeport
Peggy Reeves, a former state lawmaker, registrar of voters and state election director, was selected to watch over the voting in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport primary election overturned; new vote ordered
Bridgeport must hold a new Democratic primary election after a judge ruled in favor of John Gomes’ challenge to Mayor Joe Ganim’s victory.
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Should Bridgeport hold a new primary election? Attorneys close arguments
A judge is likely to decide before Election Day whether enough evidence exists to throw out Mayor Joe Ganim’s Bridgeport primary victory.
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Bridgeport election hearing ends without more witnesses
Bridgeport Democratic mayoral hopeful John Gomes’ effort to overturn Mayor Joe Ganim’s primary win could be decided by Election Day.
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Joe Ganim testifies he never talked to Wanda Geter-Pataky about absentee ballots
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was questioned on Tuesday about whether he believes the city’s recent Democratic primary was tainted by fraud.
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Joe Ganim expected to testify in Bridgeport election case Tuesday
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is expected to be called to the stand Tuesday in the challenge to his victory in the recent Democratic primary.
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Wanda Geter-Pataky takes the Fifth in Bridgeport election lawsuit
Wanda Geter-Pataky and Eneida Martinez refused to testify about video footage that allegedly shows them depositing absentee ballots.
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As Bridgeport election hearing begins, Joe Ganim is set to testify
Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim, whose primary victory has been challenged by his opponent John Gomes, has been subpoenaed to testify.
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Hearing in Bridgeport election fraud case begins Thursday
Bridgeport Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes’ lawsuit seeking a new primary election against Mayor Joe Ganim begins Thursday.
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Bridgeport begins issuing absentee ballots as officials wait for ruling, election monitor
The state is still looking for someone to monitor the city’s voting process. Meanwhile, a judge next week will hear testimony in the primary challenge.
