A voter guide for everything about the Nov. 3 General Election in Connecticut: When to vote, how to vote and all of the candidates.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
On CT bear hunt, Lamont and Fazio find common ground
The candidates for CT governor both support measures to allow hunting of black bears, a controversial solution to rising bear encounters.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont’s lead over Fazio reaches 20 points in Quinnipiac poll
Lamont has not trailed in any public poll, with an average lead of about 15 points in four surveys released over the past four weeks.
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Delayed by investigation, Fazio spent $9.6M over summer challenging Lamont
A campaign finance report shows that Fazio did not get his Citizens’ Election Program grant of $18 million until July 15 due to a complaint.
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Jahana Hayes, Chris Shea square off in CT 5th District debate
The forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Litchfield County was likely the only debate between Hayes and Shea ahead of the election.
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Murphy hits US campaign trail, seeks to boost CT ‘No Kings’ rallies
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy will campaign in five battleground states, spend time with CT candidates and try to boost turnout at ‘No Kings’ rallies.
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Will the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling affect CT absentee voting?
Mail-in ballots, or absentee ballots, began going out Oct. 2 in CT for the general election on Nov. 3. Here’s what CT voters should know.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO
CEO Joe Nolan’s comments to investors, and published texts between the two leaders, have undercut the governor’s tough stance on the utility.
Posted inPartner Content
A Connecticut report shows uptick in AI campaign ads nationally
More politicians are using Artificial Intelligence in campaign ads leading up to this year’s midterm elections.
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Blumenthal talks Trump, war — but not age — during ‘In the Room’
Asked about the prospect of running again in 2028 at age 82, Blumenthal pivoted, quoted Mark Twain and added: “This is my why moment.”
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If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won’t ‘accept’ election results
Trump wrote Sunday that “Voting in America is CORRUPT” Jim Himes said Trump is trying to cast doubt on the integrity of the midterm elections.
Posted inGovernment, Politics
With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win majority
Members of CT’s delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.
Posted inMoney
CT GOP proposes 3-month holiday on state fuel taxes
CT Republicans called for suspension of retail taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel through Dec. 31, saving motorists a collective $54M a month.
Posted inBriefs
Blumenthal forum on ICE shootings, AI risks: CT politics news
Plus: Senate Republicans on Zulma Toro’s resignation, and Congress’ final acts before the midterms on a bill CT senators oppose.
Posted inPolitics
Reticent in primary, Lamont hits Fazio early in general-election ads
Gov. Ned Lamont, seldom comfortable with the grittier aspects of political combat, is regularly hitting Republican Ryan Fazio in TV ads.