Connecticut’s yearlong campaign for governor drew to a close today as voters went to the polls in all 169 cities and towns.
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While the votes are counted, the stitches go in
The gallery’s Election Day Sewing Project creates a meditative space on a day that can feel stressful and chaotic for some.
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U.S. Justice Dept. monitors arrive at voting sites in New Haven
The Trump administration informed state and local officials on Oct. 21 that it would send two teams of DOJ monitors to polls in New Haven.
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PODCAST: CT candidates make final push ahead of Election Day
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to talk about the final hours leading up to Election Day.
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Fazio, Lamont and others make final push as Election Day nears
Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio campaigned in Enfield Sunday, while candidates for the 5th Congressional District rallied support.
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U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after having a stroke
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy was awake and alert at Johns Hopkins hospital on Sunday after experiencing a stroke, a spokesperson said.
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Democratic state rep charged with stealing opponent’s lawn sign
Rep. Anne Hughes, D-Easton, was issued a summons for a misdemeanor larceny charge related to taking a Republican opponent’s lawn sign.
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Ready for hard night Tuesday, GOP legislators look to life after Trump
In both parties, the conversation already has turned beyond Tuesday to speculation about how rapidly the political landscape will change.
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5 things to know about CT’s 2026 elections if you haven’t voted yet
About 17% of CT’s active registered voters had cast ballots by Thursday, but residents still have many ways to vote. Here’s what to know.
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How a small, wealthy Connecticut suburb went from red to blue
What happened since 2016 in Avon is emblematic of a political shift that has drawn many upscale suburbs in CT away from Republicans.
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Lamont and Fazio reveal their playlists, top reads. Spoiler: They both like Dolly.
Here’s what CT gubernatorial candidates Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio are listening to and reading. There’s some common ground.
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Hayes, Shea compete in CT 5th District as national attention shifts
The 5th District is the most competitive in CT. Both candidates got a boost from super PACs, but outside money has mostly dried up this time.
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Lamont, Fazio lively in last debate while breaking no new ground
Gov. Ned Lamont displayed a willingness to volley with GOP challenger Ryan Fazio, who emphasized municipal issues in Tuesday’s debate.
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Fairfield County Dems push to flip state senate seat for first time in over 50 years
Republican State Sen. Tony Hwang, has represented the district for five terms. Hwang announced his retirement last March.