Candidate Series

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Using debate moments to propel his presidential election campaign.

 
 

Connecticut for Lieberman

Connecticut for Lieberman party was originally created by Sen Joseph Lieberman for his 2006 Senate campaign.
 
 

Constitution Party

In its own words, the Constitution Party seeks "to restore our government to its Constitutional limits and our law to its Biblical foundations."
 
 

Democratic Party

Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792, the Democrats are considered center-left on the political spectrum.
 
 

Green Party

The Green Party of the United States focuses on the environment, social justice, diversity, peace, non-violence and citizen participation.
 
 

Independent

Independent voters are not tied to any one party. Though they may be registered with a party, they tend to vote for candidates and issues more than a particular party ideology.
 
 

Libertarian Party

Libertarians favor fewer regulations, a non-interventionist policy on markets and foreign policy and strong civil liberties.
 
 

Republican Party

Founded in Michigan in 1854, the Republicans are considered right of the political center in the US.
 
 

Socialist Action

The Socialist Action successfuly petitioned to get a candidate on the ballot in 2010.
 
 

Working Families Party

The Working Families Party is an independent party and endorses members of other parties for office.
 
 
 
 

Featured Races

Governor


The race to replace outgoing Gov. Jodi Rell.
 

U.S. Senator


Richard Blumenthal won the seat held for several terms by Chris Dodd.
 

Secretary of the State


The Secretary of the State is the chief elections officer of the state of Connecticut.
 

State Treasurer


The state treasurer serves as the state's chief financial officer and manages state investments.
 

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Political News


Group petitions to stop S-Comm launch
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement program known as Secure Communities has created a good bit of controversy, but it…
 

Committee hears edu. financing concerns
The complexities of Connecticut's school funding procedures are taking center stage at a legislative hearing on a sweeping…
 

Add labels to engineered food
Connecticut lawmakers will be looking at legislation requiring genetically engineered foods to be clearly labeled as such.
 

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Connecticut (change)

 
Connecticut has 169 cities and towns, which serve as the fundamental local political subdivision of the state. Connecticut is the 5th of the original thirteen United States.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Dan Malloy
Lieutenant Governor: Nancy Wyman
Attorney General: George Jepsen
State Treasurer: Denise L. Nappier