Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Fifth District candidate sends financial statements, contract after Clark demands opponent disclose involvement with former Gov. John Rowland.
Lisa Wilson-Foley, of Simsbury, responded to Mike Clark, of Farmington, Wednesday afternoon, hours after Clark announced he would file a federal elections complaint against Wilson-Foley to force her to disclose any consulting work done on her campaign by former Gov. John G. Rowland, whom Clark investigated and brought to justice as an FBI agent. Clark, a former Farmington Town Council chairman and Fifth District Congressional candidate, sent a release today, calling for his opponent, Wilson-Foley to disclose whether Rowland had done consulting for her campaign and the nature of any financial dealings she, her husband or his company, Apple Rehab, had with Rowland. According to the Register Citizen, Rowland offered campaign consulting …
Thursday, March 22, 2012
A Quinnipiac poll breaks down the U.S. Senate race and Republican presidential primary.
A Quinnipiac University poll shows Linda McMahon leads former U.S. Rep Christopher Shays by a 51-42 margin, but falters against Democrats compared to her opponent. In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy, D-5, leads with 37 of the vote, followed by former Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz with 25 percent and State Rep. William Tong with 4 percent. Polling results for possible November matchups: “Congressman Christopher Shays has narrowed the gap with Linda McMahon from 15 points to 9 points. The question is whether he can catch up by primary day, August 14,” said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz. “In general election matchups, Shays runs neck and neck with either Congressman Christopher…
Friday, March 16, 2012
Nominee will run against incumbent Republican Sen. Kevin Witkos
Two Democrats are vying for a party nomination to run against incumbent Republican State Sen. Kevin Witkos for the 8th District seat. Dan Seger, 52, of Canton and Houston P. Lowry, 56, of Avon announced their intentions to run at an issues workshop at the Canton Community Center Thursday. A group of 65 area residents, government officials and party leaders were in attendance. Connecticut's 8th Senate District consists of Norfolk, Hartland, Canton, Simsbury, New Hartford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Colebrook and parts of Granby, Harwinton and Torrington. Seger, a father of three and owner of Connecticut Web Services in Canton, is formerly a lifelong Republican who recently made a switch to the Democratic party. Seger said he felt the Republican …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Cheshire's Elizabeth Esty, state Rep. Christopher Donovan and Dan Roberti are vying for the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. House seat vacated by Republican Chris Murphy.
The three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to run for Connecticut’s 5th U.S. House District seat debated education, job creation and women’s rights Tuesday night at the Chase Collegiate School in Waterbury. The Democratic candidates — state Rep. Christopher Donovan of Meriden, Elizabeth Esty of Cheshire, and Dan Roberti of Kent — were generally cordial with each other in front of a standing-room-only crowd of about 200, but voiced slightly different views on how they would govern if elected. The debate was moderated by Scott Bates, a member of the Democratic State Central Committee, and hosted by the Northwest Connecticut Young Democrats. The candidates are facing off for the right to run for the seat being vacated by U.S. …
Monday, January 30, 2012
Jason McCoy said he will donate campaign funds to the state Republicans.
Former Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy on Tuesday said he will "formally suspend" his campaign for the U.S. Senate. McCoy had announced he was exploring his options in Washington just six months ago during the same news conference in which he announced he was not seeking a third term as Vernon's chief executive. McCoy said he will donate all excess campaign funds to the Connecticut Republican Party. He said he had raised about $5,000. “Upon confirming with party officials, we have decided that the best way to help Connecticut would be to donate all excess campaign funds to the Connecticut Republicans,” McCoy said. “I hope that the donation to the Connecticut Republican Party will help elect fiscally responsible candidates because Connecticut’s …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Anthony Mecca says he supports president’s vision.
Collinsville resident Anthony Mecca was one of many Barack Obama supporters who hosted a State of the Union gathering Tuesday night. Although a few more had planned to attend, Mecca ended up with three guests for the event dubbed "Collinsville for Obama." But despite the small crowd, the participants said it was a great opportunity and event, especially since none had met before Tuesday. "It's interesting to meet people who are involved in politics," said Bob Senk of Burlington. Senk, who is also involved in Burlington politics, said he found the president's speech interesting and feels Obama has accomplished many things and could do so much more with the cooperation of Congress. Mecca said the biggest thing he took from Obama's speech …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Humphrey, Sevigny are new faces on Board of Selectmen; Republicans win three of four open seats on Board of Education.
Republican Richard Barlow beat challenger Lowell Humphrey to win re-election as first selectman Tuesday. The tally was 1,362 to 802. "I've been honored to serve for four years and was extremely pleased the residents had the confidence in me to serve them for another four years," Barlow said. Humphrey, an unaffiliated candidate, did, however, get enough votes to get a seat on the Board of Selectmen. "I certainly congratulate Dick," Humphrey said. "I look forward to working with him and everyone else on the board." Democrat Tom Sevigny also won election as did Republican incumbents David Gilchrist and Steve Roberto. Gilchrist said he was happy that he, Roberto and Barlow won re-election. He also said he looked forward to working with …
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Votes few but choices plentiful.
For many political observers, this election season was an interesting one, especially in the selectmen's race. Due to language in the most recent charter revision, described by most as an error, political parties were able to field just two selectmen candidates in addition to the first selectman. Republicans backed current First Selectman candidate and incumbent Richard Barlow and former police chief Lowell Humphrey is running as an unaffiliated candidate. The Democrats did not field a candidate for first selectman and Lou Daniels ran for a while as a petitioning Republican but dropped out due to work commitments. And despite the limited selectmen options from the party perspective, the ballot contained numerous choices. In all seven …
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Activity in Downtown Collinsville steady throughout the day.
With the polls closed at 8 p.m., about 2,394 people or 35 percent of the adjusted 6,805 qualified electors have voted. A few absentee ballots will be added. As of 6:30 p.m. voter turnout surpassed 30 percent. A total of 2,113 of some 6,804 qualified voters, or 31 percent, had cast votes. At 7:40 p.m., the number was 2,341, about 34 percent. At 6 p.m., a total of 2,005 had cast ballots, representing 29.5 percent of the approximate 6,804 qualified voters. The numbers climbed steadily throughout the day. At 10:30 a.m., 640 of some 6,804 qualified voters had cast ballots. Shortly before 1 p.m., the number was 960. At 3:25 p.m., it was 1,476, a 21.6 percent turnout. At 4:30 p.m., the number was 1,642, some 24 percent of voters. It was 1,…
Polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Hall.
The polls for Tuesday's municipal election will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Canton Town Hall, 4 Market St., Collinsville. The following candidates are on Tuesday's ballot. Patch Q&As for Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Board of Education and First Selectman candidates can be found by clicking on the candidates' names. Most, but not all the candidates, decided to participate. I indicates an incumbent. First Selectman Richard Barlow — I, Republican Lowell Humphrey — Unaffiliated Board of Selectmen (Vote for two, four slots open; losing first selectmen can also win a spot) Thomas Sevigny — Democrat George Thimot — Democrat David Gilchrist — I, Republican Steve Roberto — I, Republican Benedict Holden — Green Party Kevin …
Rufus Cornpone
4:59 pm on Monday, May 7, 2012
Clark has Dave O'Leary, one of Rowland's cheifs of staff, advising him. Pot calling the kettle black. more ›