In the 114th, Klarides Faces Challenge from Hynes

Social media manager Aldon Hynes focuses on health care and education; Klarides campaigns on a message of fiscal responsibility.

In Upset, Lezlye Zupkus Appears to Be New Rep in 89th

The Prospect resident says she accepted a concession call from Nardello.

Get to Know a Candidate: Leslye Zupkus, Republican for 89th

Zupkus, an account coordinator and non-profit director from Prospect, is focusing on small business in Connecticut.

Incumbents Coast in Bethwood, with One Surprising Exception

Lezlye Zupkus's apparent upset is the highlight of an otherwise good year for incumbents.

Bethwood Elections 2012: CT Live Blog, Results

As residents from across the state hit the polls today to vote for president, Congress, and General Assembly seats, Patch provides real-time coverage of Election Day 2012.

AP Reports DeLauro Wins 3rd District Race Convincingly [Update]

It's another term for Democrat Rosa DeLauro, as she defeats Republican Wayne Winsley by a wide margin in the race for Connecticut's Third District.

New Poll Shows Murphy Pulling Away From McMahon

One day before the election the latest poll indicates that Democrat Chris Murphy is widening his lead in the U.S. Senate race.

Photo IDs Not Needed to Vote in Connecticut

Some states have changed their laws to require photo IDs, but in this press release the ACLU and NAACP wants to remind voters in Connecticut of the state’s law.

Bethwood Election Guide: Behind the Ballot

Here's a look at the candidates you have to choose from on Tuesday, November 6th.

Malloy: Additional FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Haven is one of three new ones now open to assist home owners and businesses affected by Storm Sandy.

CL&P Exec: Restoration Efforts Have Been 'Very Strong'

Bill Quinlan, vice president of emergency management for CL&P, explained priorities for making repairs at a press briefing in Westport.

Connecticut's Third Parties: It's Time For a Change

Members of Connecticut's Libertarian, Justice and Green Parties say viable third party candidates should be allowed in presidential debates and allege unfair voter laws.

Election Officials Promote Anti-Fraud Hotline

If you see something unusual, the State Elections Enforcement Commission wants to know, according to this press release.

Feds Vow Support in CT Following Sandy

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano says the federal government will 'continue to bring in the resources we can' to Connecticut residents suffering from Superstorm Sandy.

State Rep Candidate's Mother Dies in Sandy-Related Accident

Aldon Hynes, a candidate for Connecticut's 114th congressional district, says his campaign schedule remains unclear.

At Least 100 Polling Places Without Power, But Elections Continue as Planned

One-seventh of Connecticut's polling places are without electricity leading up to the Nov. 6 election.

UI: 300 Crews on the Ground to Begin Restoration Efforts

With the worst of Hurricane Sandy over, the power company is now moving on to getting thousands of customers back online.

Travel Ban For Connecticut Lifted, Malloy Says

The lifting of the travel ban is effective immediately.

Hurricane Sandy: Half of Woodbridge, Bethany Without Power

Other parts of the state seeing much higher outage numbers.

Campaign Notebook: McMahon, Murphy Seek Female Voters

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Campaign Notebook: 'Over-the-Top’ Senate Ads Attract National Attention

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Hynes, Klarides Debate: Should Town Governments be Regionalized?

See the candidates' positions on the question: bring towns together, or let them be independent?

Analysis: On the Attack for the Senate Campaign

How much of a political ad is substance, and how much is bickering? Patch is here to help you visualize the answer in the race between Linda McMahon and Chris Murphy.

Campaign Notebook: Senate Candidates Spin Poll Results

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Tropical Storm Sandy Prompts 'Hazardous Weather Outlook' for Connecticut

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southern Connecticut for the late weekend, saying "there is a low potential for a major coastal storm with heavy rainfall ... early next week."

Murphy Opens Lead on McMahon in Senate Race

As she did in 2010, Linda McMahon in the last weeks of her Senate battle in Connecticut is losing favor among women and older voters.

Klarides, Hynes Talk About How They'd Balance the Budget

At Monday's debate, the candidates offered differing visions for Connecticut, but found room for agreement.

Campaign Notebook: McMahon Ad Targets Obama Supporters

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Coming Out of the Political Closet

Talking politics between friends who are women is, quite often, taboo.

McMahon Spends $78 Million on Senate Races

Most of the money she has spent on her 2012 and 2010 Senate campaigns is from her personal fortune. Her opponent, Chris Murphy has spent about $8.7 million.

FLASHPOLL: CT Political Insiders Say Obama — Barely — Wins Final Presidential Debate

President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney made their cases for the final time in a debate setting Monday night at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL.

Klarides and Hynes Talk Education, Other Issues at Patch Debate

At Monday night's state representative debate, the 114th district candidates shared their visions for our district.

Who Won the Final Debate Between Obama and Romney?

The third presidential debate ended with sparring on foreign policy. Connecticut residents react in a Patch live blog posted Monday evening.

Campaign Notebook: NJ Gov. Chris Christie Campaigns for McMahon

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Connecticut Budget Deficit Rises to $60 Million

Tax revenues are down, and less money is being made from the state's casinos.

Connecticut Lottery Officials Get Hefty Bonuses

Top managers of the agency got bonuses of as much as 10 percent recently.

Patch's Klarides/Hynes State Rep Debate Tonight

The debate will be 7 p.m. at High Plains Community Center in Orange.

Third Parties Participating in Presidential Debate

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will not be at the Oct. 23 debate, but four other presidential candidates will be.

Campaign Notebook: McMahon, Murphy Finish Debates

News and updates from the campaign trial in Connecticut.

Election 2012: 130,000 New Voters Register in Connecticut

Unaffiliated voters still make up the bulk of the electorate, but more Democrats than Republicans have registered to vote this year ahead of the presidential elections, according to Secretary of the State Denise Merrill.