Waterford ― Democrat Nick Gauthier, a candidate for the 38th state House of Representatives seat, has been endorsed by the Independent Party of Connecticut, placing him on three ballot lines for the Nov. 8 election.

Gauthier is challenging Republican incumbent Kathleen McCarty for the 38th District House seat which covers Montville and Waterford.

“I thank our supporters in Waterford and Montville and Independent voters statewide who care so deeply about the issues which unite us, including strengthening our ability to come together to make decisions democratically through our elections,” Gauthier said in a statement.

Gauthier is also endorsed by the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party.

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