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A look at Crystal Dailey’s election night gathering

A rowdy crowd early in the night turned silent and disappointed as Incumbent Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett won re-election over Republican Crystal Dailey.  “I’m really happy with what we were able to accomplish,” Dailey said. Dailey’s supporters loudly cheered as she was announced a winner of districts one and eight, the first two districts to…

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Inside Mayor Garrett’s re-election victory and concession call with Crystal Dailey

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett answered her phone as she took a few steps away from a group of roughly 30 campaign officials and supporters gathered in her backyard Tuesday night. It was just after 9 p.m. on Election Day. On the other end of the line was Crystal Dailey, a Hamden Board of Education member…

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Here’s who won the municipal elections in Hamden

Hamden’s candidates for mayor, town clerk, Board of Education and Legislative Council faced off in Tuesday’s municipal elections. Democrats retained the mayor’s office and won a majority of the council and BOE.  “Thank you to all of the amazing candidates on Row A and congratulations to all of the candidates on the ballot that were…

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Incumbent Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor

Democrat Lauren Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor, defeating Republican Crystal Dailey Tuesday night in the municipal election.

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Election Day as it happened: Garrett announces campaign win as unconfirmed results tally up

HQNN was at both mayoral campaign events Tuesday night as GOP candidate Crystal Dailey conceded to Lauren Garrett, who won her second term in an election that wasn’t close.

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Hamden mayor eyes a second term because ‘it is incredibly fulfilling’

Despite having to balance her family life and enduring criticism, Democrat Lauren Garrett is seeking re-election on Nov. 8 as residents in her Connecticut town worry about property taxes and crime

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A look at each of Hamden’s municipal election candidates

Hamden municipal elections are coming up and newcomers and incumbents alike are seeking office in the mayoral, town clerk, board of education and legislative council races. Here is who you can expect to see on your ballot on Nov. 7.  Mayor  Republican  Crystal Dailey: A Hamden Board of Education member and healthcare administrator, Dailey is…

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Hamden’s mayoral debate summarized: Here’s everything you need to know from last night.

Candidates spoke on their stances regarding issues within Hamden like taxes, local businesses, education, public safety and more.

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Garrett or Morton? Hamden residents discuss their choices on primary Election Day

(In order) Rose Jackson, Josephine Shabbott, Fran Nelson and Bridget Grenier. (Zachary Carter/HQNN). Voters gathered Tuesday to cast their votes in the Democratic primary election– voicing their opinions on the two mayoral candidates, the most important issues facing the town and the direction they feel Hamden is headed. The polls opened at 6 a.m. giving…

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Five things you need to know about the candidates before the Democratic primary

The Democratic primary in Hamden will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Registered Democrats in Hamden will vote to elect a candidate to run in the mayoral election on Tuesday Nov. 7. Here are five things you need to know about the election: 1. Who are the candidates? Incumbent Mayor Lauren Garrett is facing off…