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Former councilman in CT city sentenced to weekends in prison falsifying votes
This case is no ordinary misdemeanor prosecution” the government said in a court filing. “The defendant Michael DeFilippo willfully struck a blow at foundational principles of local
Ex-Bridgeport City Council member sentenced for election fraud offense
A former member of the Bridgeport City Council will spend three weeks behind bars, serve a year of probation and pay a $15,000 fine after pleading guilty to an
Former Bridgeport City Council member sentenced in election fraud case
DeFilippo stole and falsified Voter Registration Applications and absentee balloting documents, according to prosecutors.
Former Bridgeport City Council member sentenced for violation connected to 2017, 2018 primary and election
A former Bridgeport City Council member and landlord who officials said forged the signatures of his tenants on absentee ballots so it would appear they had voted for him has been sentenced. Michael DeFilippo,
State elections watchdog looking into Bridgeport councilman over potential election law violations
Connecticut's elections watchdog recently forwarded a case involving Alfredo Castillo to the chief state's attorney's office for review.
CT election panel refers new cases involving Bridgeport councilman Castillo
The number of complaints about Bridgeport elections continues to grow, and on Wednesday, state elections enforcement officials referred two more cases to prosecutors for potential criminal charges.
Watch Live: Bridgeport begins counting absentee ballots on Election Day 2024
Election workers are counting ballots in Bridgeport, where previous elections have faced investigations over absentee and ...
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CT voters approved a change to the state’s Constitution. Here’s how it works
during the Bridgeport mayoral election. But no evidence exists for claims of “widespread voter fraud” in Connecticut or elsewhere. No-excuse absentee voting does not take effect immediately. For ...
CT Democrats ask: In 2024 election, where was the city turnout?
Kamala Harris' shrinking margins in CT cities are similar to a drop in the urban vote for Gov. Ned Lamont. Democrats are ...
What these five Connecticut towns tell us about the 2024 election
A closer look at some Connecticut towns shows what a lower voter turnout, an upset voter base and changing demographics can ...
Opinion: CT Dems must adjust to reconnect with Latino, urban, and working class voters
Trump now president-elect, we’ve witnessed a surprising shift in support from communities that have traditionally been the ...