Campaigns & Elections
Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain’s Newest State Legislator
Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) was overwhelmingly elected in the special election in the 25th State Assembly district, to become New Britain’s newest state legislator. Sanchez appears to have won, unofficially, 354 to 180. The special election was to […]
Special Election Day Arrives in 25th District
Election Day has arrived in New Britain’s 25th Assembly District for the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s recent election to the city’s top office. The special election features a contest between Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and Republican City Constable Jamie Vaughan […]
Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election.
Early voting will continue this weekend for voters in New Britain’s 25th Assembly District in the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s recent election to the city’s top office. Election Day is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when voters who have not yet voted by they will be […]
Absentee Ballots Available in New Britain State Legislative Special Election
The office of Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas has announced that, “Absentee ballot applications are available for the Tuesday, January 6, special election in New Britain to fill the 25th House District vacancy caused by the resignation of now-former state Rep Bobby Sanchez.” Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. The […]
Democrat Iris Sanchez and Republican Jamie Vaughan Running in Special Election for State Representative
Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and city Constable Jamie Vaughan (R) are running for State Representative in the January 6th special election to fill the vacancy in the 25th Assembly District. The district is open after Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) was elected to the city’s top office earlier this month. In […]
Gov Lamont Orders Special Election for New Britain House of Representatives District
Gov Ned Lamont has ordered a special election to be held to fill the vacancy in the 25th Assembly District. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) represented the district in the State House of Representatives until he took office as Mayor of the city. “Under state law,” Gov Lamont said, “the governor is required to issue a […]
Connolly Wins Farmington Town Council Chair, As Farmington Democrats Win
Democratic Party candidate Brian FX Connolly has won the election for Chair of the Farmington Town Council, winning over Republican candidate Joe Capodiferro 4,244 to 3,649 in unofficial vote totals from the Office of the Secretary of the State. Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Terry Gerratana. “We did it!” Farmington Democratic Party Chair […]
Bobby Sanchez Wins Mayoral Election And New Britain Democrats Win Big
New Britain Democrats were celebrating at 5CB on Arch Street on election night as Democrat Bobby Sanchez was elected as Mayor of New Britain by huge margin – what appears to be more than 1,700 votes. Editor’s note: the cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Unofficial vote counts from the Office of the Secretary […]
City Election Day on Tuesday in Voting That Could Be Bellwether on Support or Opposition to Trump
Early voting continues until Sunday In an election year that could be seen as a bellwether on support or opposition to President Donald Trump (R), voters are choosing in city elections between the candidates on the slate of Trump’s Republican Party, lead by mayoral candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra, or the Democratic candidates on the slate of […]
Reader Expresses Thanks to Rep Bobby Sanchez
Editor’s Note: The cover photo is a file photo by Dr Frank Gerratana and shows Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D). Heartfelt Thanks to Representative Bobby Sanchez, We want to extend our sincere gratitude to Representative Bobby Sanchez and the New Britain Legislative Delegation for standing with the residents. Your recent […]
Alderwoman Candyce Scott Promises to continue being a strong Voice for Ward 3
Alderwoman Candyce Scott (D-3), who was on the Board of Assessments and Appeals, is currently running for her second term for Ward 3. She has won multiple endorsements including:4Cs SEIU Local 1973, SEIU local 2001, SEIU 11199 Healthcare, SEIU Connecticut, AFT Connecticut, and Working Family Party. Alderwoman Scott is proud of her accomplishments on the […]
Early Voting in New Britain City Elections Beginning
Early voting in the 2025 city elections begins this week at two locations in the city, where voters may cast ballots for mayor, City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. Early voting is available at the New Britain Senior Center and CCSU Memorial Hall on: New Britain’s Registrars of Voters point out that […]
Reader Says: Vote for Ald Candyce Scott
By Michele Stewart-Copes, MS, MSW I am voicing my strong support for Candyce Scott for Alderwoman. Over the years I have experienced her steadfast advocacy for youth and the disenfranchised citizens in our city. As a NAACP member she led the NAACP Youth Group and worked hard to raise funds for transportation at New Britain […]
Report Raises Questions About Mayoral Candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra’s Record on Special Education
As candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R) is seeking to become mayor of New Britain, she is running on her experience as school board member and president from 2005 until 2017. In her recent campaign leaflet, she list her school board accomplishments, including “supported key program creation & expansion for children with autism.” However, she neglected to […]
Absentee Ballots Available for City Elections – But Without Universal Mail-In Voting Supported by Voters
Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming city elections, but restrictions on who is allowed to vote by mail-in voting remain in place, despite the fact that voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow universal absentee balloting. In 2024, Connecticut voters approved a constitutional amendment to remove past limits on voting by mail only to […]
Petitioning Candidate Tarsha Moore Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Petitioning candidate Tarsha Moore has announced that she is running for mayor in this year’s city elections. Moore said that, “I’m running because I believe New Britain deserves leadership that puts residents first—above party politics. Our city’s future depends on safer neighborhoods, stronger schools, and real opportunities for working families. I’m committed to building a […]
Candidates for Mayor Debate Ahead of City Elections
The major party candidates for Mayor of New Britain, the Democratic candidate, Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and the Republican, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) debated ahead of the November city elections. The debate was held at the New Britain Public Library, and was moderated by Capitol Reporter Robert Storace of the CT Examiner, which sponsored the […]
Rep Sanchez and Ald Beloin-Saavedra to Debate
Mayoral candidates, Democratic Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and Republican Alderperson Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) are to face each other in a debate held in New Britain Public Library, on Thursday, October 2nd 6:00-7:30 pm. The last New Britain mayoral candidate debate was held 6 years ago due to mayor Erin Stewart refusal to debate her last […]
US Rep Himes Comes to New Britain to Support Bobby Sanchez for Mayor
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. US Rep Jim Himes (D-4) visited New Britain on Saturday to support the election of Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) as Mayor of New Britain. Editor’s note (9/20/2025): Rep Himes’ district number was corrected.
McNamara and Ortiz-Luna Win Democratic Nomination for Council in Ward 4 Primary
Incumbent Ald John McNamara (D-4) and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna have been nominated by Democratic voters in Ward 4 in today’s Democratic primary, a win that makes them the two candidates for Democrats for Council in Ward 4 in this November’s city election. According to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of the State’s office, […]