As the fight for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District enters its final weeks, John Larson and Luke Bronin are waging an ad war.
2026 Election
Posted inHealth
Lamont pledges to extend ACA subsidies. His gubernatorial challengers are split
Ned Lamont and challenger Josh Elliott would continue ACA subsidies beyond 2027. Ryan Fazio wants to address high healthcare costs first.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont and Elliott clash, politely, in only TV debate before primary
Ned Lamont and his challenger for the Democratic nomination Josh Elliott hewed to familiar messages honed over the past year in the debate.
Posted inPolitics
A state Senate primary could bring major changes to CT education
Sen. Douglas McCrory is facing a three-way primary next month that could have a major impact on K-12 education in Connecticut.
Posted inPartner Content
Westport registrars demonstrate voting machines as federal pressures mount
Westport’s election security is similar to other municipalities in CT. The town’s registrars encourage residents to see it for themselves.
Posted inPolitics
CT officials rebut president’s claims about stolen elections
Days after President Trump fanned doubts about election security, CT Democrats offered a well-practiced rebuttal at the Old State House.
Posted inPolitics
A killing, a pardon and a defamation suit — not a typical campaign.
Jonathan De Barros, a Republican candidate for CT’s 5th District, claims backers of his opponent defamed him by calling him a ‘murderer.’
Posted inMoney
Bronin, Larson rake in money for primary. Who’s donating to them?
Wealthy individual donors and political action committees are shaping the four-way Democratic primary for CT’s 1st Congressional District.
Posted inMoney, Politics
Citizens’ group seeks to force gubernatorial debate on property tax
Municipal leaders hope a fresh look at CT’s enduring property tax problem will push gubernatorial candidates to confront the issue.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport residents seek answers at FaithActs gubernatorial forum
Residents heard Ned Lamont, Josh Elliott and Ryan Fazio respond directly to questions that came from years of conversations in the community.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: How Jillian Gilchrest is fighting through a crowded primary
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma talks to CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen about Rep. Jillian Gilchrest’s primary campaign against Rep. John Larson.
Posted inPolitics
Veterans group gives Bronin a boost on airwaves ahead of primary
VoteVets’ $1 million ad buy is the first foray of an outside group into the Aug. 11 Democratic race for CT’s 1st Congressional District seat.
Posted inPolitics
Elliott gets public grant; Lamont gets $3.5M from a guy named Ned
Campaign finance reports show Gov. Ned Lamont raised about as much from individuals as has his Democratic primary challenger, Josh Elliott.
Posted inPolitics
Jillian Gilchrest tries to break through in primary, one door at a time
Canvassing helped Jillian Gilchrest unseat an incumbent in 2018, but she faces an uphill battle in the Democratic primary for Congress.
Posted inBriefs
A demand for debates and Trump on voting: CT Politics news
Plus: Fazio’s energy plan, CSCU chancellor investigation, a Sikorsky helipad at the White House and Chris Murphy on special education.