2023 Elections

The Brookhaven landfill is a key issue in the upcoming election for Suffolk County Executive. A debate hosted by Newsday became heated when candidates responded to an investigation into the landfill’s past — and its future.

The candidates for Suffolk County executive, Republican Ed Romaine and Democrat Dave Calone, fielded voter questions on public safety, housing affordability and the Brookhaven landfill in a televised debate hosted by Newsday.

The State Election Enforcement Commission is investigating whether Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee chairman, Mario Testa, lives in the city.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont urged the public to wait for the results of an investigation into a video of a Joe Ganim supporter stuffing the absentee ballot box before questioning the electoral process.

Twenty-six Connecticut municipalities held primary elections this week but state officials say only 21% of registered voters participated.

Incumbent mayors Justin Elicker, Joe Ganim and Lauren Garrett secured victory in their Democratic primaries while Derby is headed for a recount.