There are nine locations throughout Hamden that residents can go to vote for Lauren Garrett or Walter Morton in the mayoral primary on Tuesday Sept. 12 including libraries and schools.
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The Hamden general election concluded with Democrat Josh Elliott continuing as state representative for a fourth term and voters approving the revised legislative charter for the town. Elliott received 66% of the votes for the 88th Connecticut State House of Representatives district seat against Republican opponent Mike Pace. The Connecticut Secretary of State reported Elliott…
Hamden residents were out yesterday casting their votes for new community leaders. Voters also had the opportunity to approve new legislation, such as the revised town Charter.
With midterm elections coming up on Nov. 8, voter intimidation is running rampant across the country, with election workers receiving death threats in Arizona. Meanwhile, in Hamden, election workers were not overly concerned about “unruly” voters. “Looking nationwide I have some concerns, but here we have been extremely lucky,” Mary Ann Flanagan, the deputy registrar…
Hamden residents will be running to the polls for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters will cast their votes for the state representative and approval of the town’s revised charter. Republican candidate, Mike Pace challenges incumbent state representative Josh Elliott for the 88th Connecticut State House of Representatives district seat. Pace plans to…
Touting a three-term resume that includes successful efforts to enact telecommunications rights for the incarcerated, paid family medical leave and $15 minimum wage, Rep. Josh Elliott is vying for two more years as a Hamden state representative. Elliott, who has represented the 88th district since 2017, is on the ballot for the Nov. 8, Connecticut…
Mike Pace began his involvement within the town of Hamden over 20 years ago, establishing his chiropractic and acupuncture practice in the area. After noticing a steady increase in community issues throughout the years, he decided to place his name on the Connecticut General Election ballot. “I might be in the right place at the…
When Gary Highsmith walked into the admissions office at Southern Connecticut State University, he had no idea where the future would take him. Now, as the new first Black superintendent of Hamden Public Schools, he reflects on the journey that got him there. Highsmith grew up in New Haven with five siblings and lived in…
Justin Farmer, Abdul Osmanu and Mariam Khan make election history in Hamden
After over six years in the town’s highest executive office, Leng prepares to move on