Connecticut primaries

Testimony in the case involving alleged absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport’s Sept. 12 Democratic primary for mayor is expected to begin in about two weeks, according to Superior Court Judge William Clark.

Alleged voter fraud in Bridgeport has raised questions from some members of the Connecticut Legislature about the safety of absentee ballots, to the dismay of some Democratic leaders and voting rights activists.

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

Gino DiGiovanni, who faces four federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection, beat incumbent Mayor Richard Dziekan by 10 votes.

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

Shafiq Abdussabur is trying to convince a judge that he has enough signatures from New Haven Democrats to make the primary ballot. He said state officials have told him that the ballots can be reprinted if he is successful.

The field of candidates is set for the Sept. 12 Democratic Party mayoral primary in three major Connecticut cities. The results might determine the next mayors of Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford.

Superior Court Judge Barry Stevens granted a proposed order from Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, to schedule a new date for Bridgeport's 127th House primary.

Jack Hennessy said he will challenge the results of the recount for the state House seat against Bridgeport City Councilman Marcus Brown.

A Bridgeport City councilman has called for a new primary election for the nomination to a state House seat after city election officials lost track of several ballots.