Erin Stewart, a GOP gubernatorial hopeful, requested a partial pension as she exited as New Britain mayor — a benefit the city doesn’t offer.
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Bronin criticizes Larson over publicly funded digital ads
Larson’s spokesman said the ads comported with House rules and were approved by the Bipartisan Communications Standards Commission.
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CT governor, secretary of the state speak out against SAVE America Act
The bill, currently before the US Senate, would require “documentary proof” of citizenship to register, photo identification at the polls.
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Blue states push to ban ICE at polls amid federal voter intimidation fears
Several Democratic states—including CT—are moving to bar federal immigration agents from being near polling places and other election sites.
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Poll: Lamont’s long-shot challenger is far behind, but slightly less so
Lamont’s job approval rating in the University of New Hampshire poll was a tepid +4, with 49% approving and 45% disapproving.
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GOP’s Tony Hwang loses to Fairfield First Selectwoman Christine Vitale
Republican Sen. Tony Hwang failed to unseat Fairfield’s Democratic First Selectwoman Christine Vitale in a special election Tuesday.
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Luke Bronin outpaces U.S. Rep. John Larson in fundraising, again
Bronin and Larson widened their fundraising advantage over Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune, who are also vying for CT’s 1st District.
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Ryan Fazio campaign policy pitch promises cheaper electricity
GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio promised to lower the cost of electricity, saying CT’s green efforts have burdened ratepayers.
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Chris Shea joins GOP field for CT 5th Congressional District
Chris Shea, a North Haven firefighter and retired Navy SEAL, is the third declared Republican candidate for Congress in the 5th District.
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Betsy McCaughey to seek GOP nomination for CT governor
Betsy McCaughey, the Newsmax host and former New York lieutenant governor, said she is running for the GOP nomination for CT governor.
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Still a self-funder, Lamont is accepting other funds to show support
Gov. Ned Lamont’s reelection campaign reported raising $84,903 from contributors since mid-November. He chipped in another $105,000.
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GOP’s Ryan Fazio reaches public financing goal in governor race
The gubernatorial campaign of Republican Ryan Fazio said its fundraising has crossed the $250,000 threshold to qualify for public financing.
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Erin Stewart qualifies early for public campaign financing
The GOP’s Erin Stewart qualified for public financing from the Citizens’ Election Program earlier than any previous candidate for CT governor.
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McGinnis seeking seat opened by Gilchrest’s congressional run
Tiffani McGinnis, a West Hartford town councilor and political organizer, opened a campaign this week to succeed state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.
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In 2026 race for CT governor, electricity prices emerge as top issue
As issues of affordability take center stage, Connecticut’s struggle with electricity costs is making its way to the top of early messaging.