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Al Lotto is back in Hamden’s mayoral race, this time as a write-in candidate

Post author By Johnny Uricchio
Post date November 1, 2021
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Al Lotto rejoined the Hamden mayoral race as an Independent candidate on Oct. 19. Photo contributed by Al Lotto.

Lotto decided to return to the race, claiming Hamden residents are tired of the two-party system.

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Hamden 2021 elections: What to know before heading to the poll

Post author By Chatwan Mongkol
Post date November 1, 2021
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Hamden's 2021 general elections are happening on Nov. 2, 2021. Voters will elect a new mayor along with a town clerk, representatives and members of the Board of Education. (Photo by Chatwan Mongkol)

As Hamden voters head to polls tomorrow, learn who the candidates are, where the polling locations located and how the ballots look like

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Final Hamden mayoral debate showcases candidates’ plans for town’s future

Post author By Emily Flamme
Post date October 30, 2021
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Hamden mayoral candidates Ron Gambardella(bottom left), Lauren Garrett(bottom-right) and Al Lotto(top-right) clashed at the second mayoral debate on Oct. 28.

The candidates for the Hamden mayoral election debated topics such as finances, crime and affordable housing.

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Connecticut voters will have enhanced access to absentee ballots due to COVID

Post author By Johnny Uricchio
Post date October 25, 2021
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This is a photo of Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill. at the Capital News Briefing on Oct. 18 addressing the municipal elections. This photo is from MSN.com

No voter has to jeopardize their health with absentee ballots being available.

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Hamden mayoral candidates raise funds two weeks ahead of general elections

Post author By William Gavin and Chatwan Mongkol
Post date October 23, 2021
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Candidates Lauren Garrett (D) and Ron Gambardella (R) speaking at their respective fundraising events. (Photo by Chatwan Mongkol)

The candidates rallied their supporters to help replenish their campaign war chests.

Tags Election, finances, gambardella, Garrett, Hamden, mayor, republican

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Garrett and Gambardella differ on diversity in education and security in Hamden schools

Post author By Chatwan Mongkol
Post date October 18, 2021
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Hamden mayoral candidates Lauren Garrett (left) and Ron Gambardella posed for a photograph together after they had their first mayoral debate at Whitney Center on Oct. 13, 2021. (Photo by Chatwan Mongkol)

Two Hamden mayoral candidates expressed their views on education issues the town is facing

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Gambardella and Garrett face off at the first Hamden mayoral debate

Post author By William Gavin
Post date October 15, 2021
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Gambardella(right) answers a question, while Garrett(left) watches. Photo by Chatwan Mongkol

The candidates answered questions about the future of Hamden, and why they should lead it.

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The History of Hamden’s Mayoral Candidates

Post author By William Gavin
Post date October 13, 2021
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The past can give insight to the future of Hamden

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Garrett campaign focused on improving Hamden’s finances and infrastructure

Post author By Johnny Uricchio
Post date October 8, 2021
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Democratic candidate Lauren Garrett believes she's the best person for the job because she shares the same goals and vision as Hamden residents.

Democratic candidate Lauren Garrett has lots she wants to get done if voted into office during this mayoral election, but wants voters to know she has the experience and plans to back up these goals.

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As Connecticut redistricts, Common Cause urges citizen involvement in the process

Post author By Xavier Cullen
Post date September 25, 2021
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Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford, CT. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

On Wednesday, nonprofit watchdog group Common Cause in Connecticut held a virtual media conference regarding the state’s redistricting effort and the effects it could have on voters. The state’s 2021 Reapportionment Committee failed to meet the Sept. 15 deadline to develop an updated map based on last year’s census. It was then replaced by a…

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