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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…

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Here’s where to vote in each district for the Hamden Democratic primary

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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After midterms, Elliott vows to work and learn, Hamden approves new charter

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…

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Gallery: Hamden residents out in full swing for the Midterm Elections

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.

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Voter intimidation is a national concern, but Hamden election workers are unfazed

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…

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Elliott, Pace and a revised legislative charter: the race to Tuesday’s general election

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…