At least two of the seven defendants facing election fraud charges in connection with Bridgeport mayoral elections are in discussions with the Chief State’s Attorney’s office about plea deals.

Gov. Ned Lamont offered a brief response to the news about State Rep. Josh Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden, entering the race for governor.

As Gov. Ned Lamont considers running for a third term, some fellow Democrats are welcoming challengers into the field. Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden) who filed to run Tuesday, could bring a progressive challenger to Lamont,

A progressive state lawmaker is launching a run for governor – setting up a potential challenge to Gov. Ned Lamont, who hasn't even announced a reelection bid yet.

State Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden) has filed paperwork to run for governor of Connecticut, becoming the first Democrat to officially enter the 2026 race. Elliott, who was first elected in 2016 after defeating then-House Speaker Brandon Sharkey in a primary upset,

5th District U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes was elected to a fourth term last November. Hayes and U.S. Reps Joe Courtney and John Larson face nominal opposition from fellow Democrats who have filed documents with the Federal Elections Commission that could lead to primaries during the 2026 election cycle.

Among the major pieces of legislation is the expansion of special education programming; and a new endowment fund that in a few years is expected to provide free day care and pre-school for families earning less than $100,000.

Thomas Banisch announced his candidacy for Madison first selectman on July 2, 2015. A complaint that Banisch filed in 2014, alleging campaign finance irregularities by state Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr. and the Democratic State Central Committee, was finally dismissed on Wednesday by the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

The Stratford Town Council voted 7-3 last week to approve a 14% boost for the mayor’s salary that will take effect next year, increasing it from $131,431 to $150,000.