2021 Election News
Waterford RTM member endorsed by Democrats for 38th House District seat
Nicholas Gauthier, a two-term Waterford Representative Town Meeting member, announced Thursday that he accepted the endorsement of Waterford and Montville Democrats and received unanimous support of...
47th House District Democrats endorse Lisbon school board member
Democrats in the 47th state House District endorsed Lisbon Board of Education member Dave Nowakowski on Wednesday.
Democrats in the newly realigned 45th state House District seek candidate
Democrats in the newly reconfigured 45th state House District endorsed a placeholder candidate Wednesday to allow time to find a candidate.
State Rep. Holly Cheeseman endorsed by Republicans in the 37th House District
The district includes the towns of East Lyme, Salem and, after redistricting, a portion of Montville.
Bumgardner receives Democratic endorsement for 41st House district
Bumgardner received the Democratic endorsement Wednesday for the 41st House seat with unanimous support.
State Rep. Conley receives Democratic endorsement
State Rep. Christine Conley, D-Groton, who is running for her fourth term representing the 40th House district, received her party's endorsement.
State Rep. Kevin Ryan endorsed in the 139th House District
State Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville was endorsed unanimously Wednesday in a bid for his 16th term in the newly reconfigured 139th state House district.
Rajab accepts Democratic nomination for 18th Senate District
Stonington Board of Education Chairman Farouk Rajab accepted the Democratic nomination for the 18th Senate District on Tuesday.
Courtney nominated for another term in 2nd Congressional District
Democrats back eight-term congressman during nominating convention in Norwich on Monday. He'll face Republican state Rep. Mike France in November.
Connecticut GOP nominates Bob Stefanowski for rematch with Gov. Ned Lamont
In a ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday night, delegates to the state convention endorsed Stefanowski and his running mate, Rep. Laura Devlin, 61, of Fairfield.
Connecticut Democrats nominate Blumenthal, cast themselves as defenders of democracy
Fellow Sen. Chris Murphy nominated his senior colleague, casting Blumenthal as someone who would fight for the party’s platform and ideals.
Norwich Democratic state Rep. Emmett Riley not running for reelection
Five-term state Rep. Emmett Riley will not seek reelection, and Alderman Derell Wilson announced Friday that he will run for the 46th District state House seat.
Waterford vote on Eversource contract scheduled for May 31
The town has set Tuesday, May 31 as the date for its referendum on an Eversource contract to heat two municipal buildings with natural gas.
Connecticut General Assembly votes to raise legislative salaries
The bill is meant to open up the possibility of political office to people from all income levels.
Stonington voters approve 2022-23 budget
Voters approved the proposed 2022-23 budget of $76.7 million, and its 0.19-mill tax rate decrease, by a vote of 523-381 at Tuesday's referendum.
East Lyme residents OK spending $3.79 million in federal pandemic relief aid
Approximately 35 residents gathered with town officials at a special meeting Wednesday to vote on the $3.79 million spending plan recommended by the American Rescue Plan Subcommittee last month.
Courtney's reelection campaign outraises opponent during first quarter
Incumbent draws substantial support from employees of General Dynamics and its Electric Boat division.
Waterford voters head to referendum over energy contract
The town will have its first referendum in nearly 20 years. Here's how it will work.
Stonington budget referendum on April 26
Voters will decide whether or not to approve the proposed 2022-23 budget of $76.7 million, and its 0.19-mill tax rate decrease, at an April 26 referendum.
City of Groton Republicans look to fill vacancies on boards and commissions
The City of Groton Republican Committee is looking to fill vacant positions on city boards and commissions with Republicans who live in the city.
Norwich Republican state House candidate to hold meet-and-greet, fundraiser Saturday
Republican Robert Bell, vying for the 46th District state House of Representatives seat, will hold a fundraiser and meet-and-greet with voters Saturday evening.
State Rep. Devin Carney to run for reelection in 23rd District
The Old Lyme Republican is aiming to return to the State Capitol for a fifth term in this November’s election.
Robert Boris announces he met Citizens' Election Program fundraising threshold
The president of Command Technology and Groton resident, who is seeking the 41st District state House seat, says he received over $6,000 in donations from more than 167 Groton, Mystic and Stonington...
Stonington approves voting redistricting plan
The town had to develop the plan after the state realigned its state House and Senate districts.
Absentee ballots for Stonington budget referendum now available
Absentee ballots for the April 26 budget referendum are now available in the Town Clerk's office.
Connecticut Public, League of Women Voters to produce and host debate series
The debates will be for Congress, for the secretary of the state and for the governor races.
GOP ads attack Lamont’s integrity; Democrats respond in kind
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont hit by super PAC ads on TV and Republican Bob Stefanowski in ads on Facebook.
Somers will seek reelection to 18th District state Senate seat
Republican state Sen.Heather Somers of Groton announced Tuesday she will be seeking her fourth term representing the 18th District in November.
Stonington to vote on redistricting plan
The redistricting will take effect in August if there are any primaries. If there are no primaries, it will take effect for the November election.
Democrat Nick Gauthier of Waterford runs for 38th District state House seat
He announced Tuesday in a news release that he is running for the 38th District state House seat to represent Waterford and Montville.
Lamont signals change of stance on funding watchdog agency
The governor was joined in Tuesday’s meeting with The Day’s editorial board by Connecticut Port Authority board Chairman David Kooris.
Opinion
Can Lamont contain State Pier corruption until the fall election?
The state continues to spend millions of dollars on a remake of State Pier, even as a federal criminal investigation probes the contracts.