It's one month out from CT's primaries, here's what you need to know

By Frankie Graziano,

Published August 9, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT

George Jordan, Decie Benton and Michael Hall cheer on Mayor Joe Ganim during the Democratic Town Committee’s municipal candidate endorsement convention on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Bridgeport, Conn. Mayor Ganim received the committee’s mayoral endorsement during the proceedings.

Elections in 2023 will determine who will lead cities and towns in Connecticut like Hartford, Bridgeport, and Fairfield.

Local party committees recently faced a deadline to endorse candidates ahead of the September primaries. On this episode of The Wheelhouse, our panel of political experts and reporters discuss the primaries—from the endorsed candidates to their opponents.

Plus, what these municipal races tell us about how Connecticut residents will vote in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.

GUESTS:

Mark Pazniokas: Capitol Bureau Chief, CT Mirror
Christine Stuart: Editor-in-chief, CT News Junkie
Jonathan Wharton: Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs, Southern Connecticut State University

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