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New Bridgeport mayoral primary date proposed

The first Bridgeport mayoral primary happened in September and saw incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim come out victorious.

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Gomes says he's ready to accept results of new proposed January primary if...

Absentee ballots received through the drop box will now be stamped so they can be distinguished from mailed ballots.

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3 Bridgeport voters attempt to force arrests in ballot fraud case

Connecticut State Statute 9-368 essentially says any three voters in a town where election law was broken, can bring a sworn complaint to the court.

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West Haven state lawmaker steps down to take helm as city's mayor

Dorinda Borer is set to be West Haven's second female mayor in history. She succeeds the first, Mayor Nancy Rossi.

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'Dark cloud' hangs over swearing-in of Bridgeport officials as Ganim takes...

According to Bridgeport’s city charter, the swearing-in ceremony of all elected officials is to take place on Dec. 1 after each election cycle.

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Bridgeport mayor says supporters broke law by mishandling ballots but he had...

“I’m embarrassed and I’m sorry for what happened with the campaign. Granted, I had no knowledge of what was going on,” Mayor Joe Ganim said.

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Special election set to fill vacant state representative seat in West Haven

The seat became vacant on Dec. 2 when Dorinda Borer resigned after she was elected to serve as the city’s new mayor.

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Voter registration deadline approaching before presidential primary in 2024

Voters who want to switch their political affiliation to vote in a different party's primary must register by Jan. 2.

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Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's...

The former president reinforced the message while denying any similarities to fascist writings, even saying, "I never read ‘Mein Kampf.’”

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Haley and DeSantis tear into each other's records in a hostile head-to-head...

The two candidates seemed to relish the chance to go head to head without their lower-polling rivals interrupting, as in past debates.

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Why does Iowa launch the presidential campaign?

Iowa's caucuses started modestly some 50 years ago.

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Most Trump supporters in Iowa caucuses say they knew they’d support him all...

The 77-year-old Trump entered Iowa as the caucus favorite, and AP VoteCast showed why he has become a juggernaut among GOP voters in the state.

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Vivek Ramaswamy announces he’s suspending his presidential bid after a...

The wealthy political outsider had modeled his own presidential bid on Trump’s run.

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One week away: Will Bridgeport voters show up a third time for unprecedented...

This third round of voting is thanks to a video of city employee Wanda Geter allegedly filling ballot boxes with envelopes.

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Allegations, investigations, continuations: Bridgeport's mayoral race heads...

From videos, court, to residents heading back to the polls for the third time: Here's a recap on the Bridgeport ballot battle for mayor.

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Haley vows to stay in GOP race as Trump seeks commanding victory in New...

Trump won New Hampshire's Republican primary big during his first run for president in 2016, but some of his allies lost key races during the midterms two years ago.

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Election results: Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary

See a breakdown of votes and live results as former president Donald Trump seeks a second straight win in his quest for the 2024 GOP nomination.

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Who won the Democratic mayoral primary rerun in Bridgeport?

The race pitted Mayor Joe Ganim against fellow Democrat John Gomes.

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Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Joe Biden appears...

The result was a setback for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who invested significant time and financial resources into winning New Hampshire.

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Biden calls Trump a 'loser' as he raises money on ex-president's home turf in...

The president is eager to stockpile campaign cash to help him promote his record and target Trump, in what is expected to be a grueling and expensive election year.

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FCC declares AI-generated voices in robocalls are illegal

The move comes as New Hampshire investigates AI-generated robocalls that mimicked Biden’s voice to discourage people from voting in the state's primary last month.

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What to expect in Bridgeport's do-over mayoral election

It's the fourth time Bridgeport residents are being called to the ballot box after months of court hearings and election results tossed out.

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Super Tuesday 2024: Which states are voting and what time do polls open?

About a third of all delegates for the presidential primaries will be up for grabs on Super Tuesday.

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Why is Super Tuesday so important? It's all about the delegates.

Super Tuesday is traditionally the biggest day on the presidential primary calendar when it comes to the number of delegates in play.

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Who can vote on Super Tuesday? Which states are voting and what time polls close

The biggest day of this year's presidential primary campaign is here as 15 states and one U.S. territory vote on Super Tuesday.

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How many delegates do Biden, Trump need to be their party's nominees?

Nobody in the presidential race can lock up the nomination on Super Tuesday, but each party’s frontrunner can get pretty close.

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16 states voted on Super Tuesday. Here are the results.

Hundreds of delegates were at stake on Super Tuesday, the biggest haul for either party on any single day.

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President Biden loses American Samoa Democratic caucuses by 11 votes

There were 91 ballots cast in the Democratic caucus in American Samoa. You've probably never heard of the candidate who beat Biden there.

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Election results: Who won Super Tuesday?

The Super Tuesday results all but cement a November rematch.

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Biden and Trump dominate Super Tuesday races and move closer to a November...

In a departure from most previous Super Tuesdays, both presidential nominations are effectively settled.

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Nikki Haley will suspend her 2024 presidential campaign

The decision will leave Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.

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How the 'uncommitted' Democratic protest fared on Super Tuesday

The movement calls for Democrats to vote "uncommitted" to send a message about Biden's support for Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

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How early voting will work in the Connecticut Primary

This upcoming primary and General Election in November will be the first time Connecticut voters can cast their ballots early. Here's how it's going to work.

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Connecticut's 2024 Presidential Primary: What to know

This guide can help voters cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Primary Election.

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Secretary of the State refers new complaints from Bridgeport election do-over...

SOTS Stephanie Thomas also promoted passage of two proposed bills to deal with elections security.

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Why can't Independents vote in Connecticut's primaries?

Connecticut went from a closed primary to a semi-open primary decades ago. So what does that mean for unaffiliated voters?

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2024 Connecticut Primary Election Guide: Who are the candidates on the...

Voters participating in the presidential primary on April 2 will have four presidential candidates to choose from on the ballot.

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State Supreme Court to hear arguments on if voters can force the arrest of...

The controversial Bridgeport mayoral race is over, but the fight for free and fair elections is just beginning.

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CT Presidential primary election results

Candidates from the Democrats and the GOP are vying for the state's delegates for their party.

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Some Connecticut voters show dissatisfaction with candidates by voting...

Nearly 12% of Democrats and 5% of Republicans voted for none of the candidates during the state's presidential primary election.

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