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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is concerned about President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, as Secretary of Defense.

A week after last Tuesday’s election, a recount in Torrington, Connecticut will determine the winner of the only seat in the state House of Representatives yet to be declared.

Following the reelection of Donald Trump, Connecticut has partnered with top lawyers on a hotline to give abortion providers and patients free, confidential legal advice.

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas announced that her office, along with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, will provide fire suppressants for the inside of the drop boxes as a precaution.

Black and Puerto Rican lawmakers in Connecticut have called on the state’s Republicans to condemn the racist comments made at Donald Trump’s campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Bridgeport, Connecticut’s police chief has assured voters that mailboxes and absentee ballot drop boxes in the city are secure, despite voter fraud problems in past elections.

According to Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, more than 310,000 people took advantage of the first week of early voting in Connecticut.

If you’re feeling anxious about the upcoming presidential election, you’re not alone. A new survey from the American Psychological Association showed that nearly 70% of respondents are anxious about the election. WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke to Dr. Judson Brewer, a mindfulness expert at Brown University, about how to cope.

U.S. officials warn that disinformation and misinformation about the vote count are big threats to voter confidence in this year's election. In Connecticut, all votes are by paper ballot.

Over 56,000 Connecticut voters took advantage of the state’s first day of early voting on Monday. According to state officials, the rollout was smooth despite long lines.