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’s Future Decided on Election Day Tuesday
This Tuesday is the last day to vote in city elections for voters who have not voted yet. At stake is whether the Democratic candidate for mayor, State Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) will be able to turn back 20 years of rule by the local political machine of President Donald Trump’s Republicans, led by 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 […]
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, […]
Primary Day Arrives for Ward 4 Council Nomination
The September 9th Primary Day has arrived for the Democratic nomination for City Council in Ward 4. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are represented by three Council members, called […]
McNamara Endorsed by National Democratic Municipal Officials Organization
The national Democratic Municipal Officials Organization (DMO) has announced that it has endorsed Ald John McNamara (D-4), the New Britain City Council’s Majority Leader, for re-election this year, as he seeks his second term on the Council. “New Britain and municipal governments across the country are addressing aging infrastructures, the need for affordable housing and […]
Early Voting in Ward 4 Council Primary Now Open, Primary Day is September 9th
Early voting is open in the Democratic primary for City Council in Ward 4, with primary day one week away on September 9th. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are […]
McNamara, Seeking Second Term, Announces Priorities
In a press statement, endorsed Democratic candidate for City Council in Ward 4, Ald John McNamara (D-4) has announced that his, “key priorities for city government over the next two years include affordable housing and fair taxes, neighborhood flood relief, equitable funding for schools and safer streets.” Ald McNamara is running for his second term […]
Democratic and Republican Parties Endorse Candidates for 2025
The Democratic and Republican parties have endorsed candidates for the 2025 election in meetings of their respective town committees last week. The endorsed candidates for the two major parties are: If the endorsed candidates are not challenged for the nomination of their parties, they become the nominated candidates for the offices they are seeking. At […]