At least two of the seven defendants facing election fraud charges in connection with Bridgeport mayoral elections are in discussions with the Chief State’s Attorney’s office about plea deals.

As Gov. Ned Lamont considers running for a third term, some fellow Democrats are welcoming challengers into the field. Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden) who filed to run Tuesday, could bring a progressive challenger to Lamont,

Among the major pieces of legislation is the expansion of special education programming; and a new endowment fund that in a few years is expected to provide free day care and pre-school for families earning less than $100,000.

5th District U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes was elected to a fourth term last November. Hayes and U.S. Reps Joe Courtney and John Larson face nominal opposition from fellow Democrats who have filed documents with the Federal Elections Commission that could lead to primaries during the 2026 election cycle.