2021 Election News
Connecticut elected officials and candidates react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Leaders reacted with outrage to the Supreme Court overturning the landmark decision, leaving the authority to regulate abortion up to the states.
Tell The Day which candidate for governor is better equipped to handle rising costs
With ongoing inflation and skyrocketing prices, we are asking readers whether they think incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont or his opponent Bob Stefanowski is better equipped to handle the rising cost of...
Jan. 6 witnesses to testify about Trump pressure to reject ballots
The House Jan. 6 committee is expected to hear testimony from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about the extraordinary pressure he faced from former President Donald Trump to...
Republican enters state representative race in New London
Karen Paul, chairwomen of New London’s Senior Affairs Commission, has filed paperwork with the state indicating a challenge to incumbent State Rep. Anthony Nolan, D-New London, for the 39th...
Boris announces candidacy approved by Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission
Robert Boris announced that the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission approved his candidacy for the 41st House seat.
Bob Stefanowski and Ned Lamont compete to show empathy on inflation
With Gov. Ned Lamont airing a new television commercial outlining what he’s done to cut costs for consumers, Republican Bob Stefanowski countered Wednesday with a call to use the state budget...
Nolan accepts nomination for New London's 39th District
State Rep. Anthony Nolan, D-New London, recently accepted the Democratic nomination for another term serving the 39th District. A nominating convention was held remotely on May 24.
Waterford referendum fails to overturn RTM decision on Eversource contract
Voters did not meet the 20% turnout threshold required by the town charter to overturn a Representative Town Meeting decision on a natural gas contract.
Incumbent Rep. Devin Carney endorsed for 23rd House District
District Republicans nominated Carney at a convention on May 17.
Quinnipiac poll: Lamont leads, but voters pessimistic on economy
Blumenthal’s 45% job approval rating is his lowest since taking office.
Southeastern Connecticut's congressional delegation reacts to Texas school shooting
The tragic event led to calls for increased gun control among Democrats and bipartisanship among Republicans.
Waterford Republican Kathleen McCarty running for fifth term as state representative
Her legislative career has focused on health care and education.
Norwich Dems endorse Alderman Derell Wilson as 46th House District candidate
Second term Democratic Alderman Derell Wilson was endorsed unanimously Thursday as Democratic candidate to run in the 46th state House District.
Robert Boris receives Republican endorsement for 41st House
The Groton resident and president of Groton-based Command Technology announced in a news release Tuesday that he was unanimously endorsed by Republicans for the 41st House District seat.
Republican Robert Bell endorsed as 46th House District candidate
Republican candidate Robert Bell was endorsed Tuesday to run for the 46th state House District that covers the southern and urban sections of Norwich.
Incumbent Republican Brian Lanoue endorsed in 45th House District
Republican state Rep. Brian Lanoue was endorsed unanimously in a bid for his third term in the newly reconfigured 45th state House District.
Republicans endorse Howard to seek relection as 43rd District state House
Republican State Rep. Greg Howard of Stonington was endorsed by his party Tuesday night to seek reelection to the 43rd District seat.
Sen. Somers endorsed for fourth term
State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, announced in a news release that she unanimously was endorsed on Monday by the 18th District Republican Convention for her fourth term.
Democrat Nick Menapace endorsed in 37th State House District race
Menapace of Niantic will compete with incumbent Republican Rep. Holly Cheeseman of East Lyme for the seat.
Norwich photographer endorsed by Republicans in 19th Senate District
Norwich professional photographer Pietro Carmandella was endorsed by Republicans as the candidate for the 19th District state Senate seat.
Republicans field candidate seeking Formica's seat
Jerry Labriola Jr. of Old Saybrook accepted his party’s unanimous nomination on Monday, promising a “really positive, issue-driven campaign” and a “steady hand in unsteady...
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.
Opinion
Moderate Connecticut Republicans should head for the lifeboats
The party's move toward polarized extremes of election denial, abortion prohibition and gun mania should lead moderates to abandon ship.