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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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What to know about Hamden Republican mayoral candidate Crystal Dailey

“I know what it feels like to only have $20 until payday to feed your kids,” Hamden Republican mayoral candidate Crystal Dailey said.  Dailey, 47, grew up in Yonkers, New York, around 15 miles outside of New York City, in project housing. She has worked all her life, from 14 to today.  She had two…

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3 takeaways from Hamden’s Democratic mayoral primary

Lauren Garrett defeated Walter Morton in Tuesday’s primary, but what lies ahead for the incumbent mayor is anything but calm seas. We learned that taxes, business development, voter turnout and more remain on the minds of Hamden voters.

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Garrett wins Hamden Democratic primary

Incumbent Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett beat challenger Walter Morton IV in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

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Here’s what to know about the Hamden primary election, so far

Incumbent Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett is facing off Tuesday against Democratic primary challenger Walter Morton IV. Here’s the latest information.

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Hamden primary debate: Garrett, Morton face off in Democratic mayoral primary debate

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett and primary challenger Walter Morton IV discussed the town’s finances, schools and police in a debate before Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

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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…