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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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Chiropractic to campaigning: Republican candidate Mike Pace vying to become Hamden state representative

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…

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Hamden voters head to polls as candidates continue to campaign

With Hamden town elections underway, voters and candidates flock to the polling stations.

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

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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Hamden Independent mayoral candidate Albert Lotto has dropped out of the race

Independent mayoral candidate Albert Lotto announced in a letter to Town Clerk Vera Morrison that he decided to withdraw because he was receiving “venomous” messages about his family.  Morrison said she received the letter on Sept. 23 right before 10 a.m.  “When I chose to trudge forward, I began receiving many calls and texts from…

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Quinnipiac students react to the presidential election results

Quinnipiac University students expressed their joy and relief, while others raised their concerns about the presidential election results.

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A night to remember for Hamden Democrats

As the 2020 election comes to a close, Hamden Democrats celebrate local victories.

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Hamden and Connecticut see record voter turnout at polls for 2020 election

Voters stormed the polls at a record rate in Hamden and Connecticut Tuesday for the 2020 election. Connecticut saw a record-turnout at the polls yesterday. According to Secretary of the State Denise Merrill’s office, the state had about 2.3 million registered voters this year, a few hundred thousand more than the 2016 election.  As of…