Politics & Government

Milford Democrat Announces Plans To Challenge Rosa DeLauro

A longtime city official has announced plans to run against DeLauro.

MILFORD, CT — Longtime Democratic Board of Aldermen member Bryan Anderson has announced he will be running against longtime U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-3.

In a Facebook post, Anderson wrote, "Dear Friends, I am pleased to share the news that I am announcing for Congress from the Third Congressional District this coming Tuesday, September 26th, at 9:30 am, Milford CT City Hall, 110 River Street, Milford, CT 06460. Won't you join me? Committee address: 167 Cherry Street, PMB 446, Milford CT 06460. Thank you."

Milford Democratic Aldermanic candidate, Dominic Cotton expressed support for Anderson on social media.

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"So, as a person that is in an aldermanic race with Bryan Anderson, I endorse him in his aspiration to run for Congress. Everyone has a right to run. If it comes to fruition and he moves to a larger stage then he is correct in his run. I am running with him as an alderman, his record is beyond reproach. I hope to have the distinguished opportunity to serve with him and learn from him. I support him, as a friend and a person that has served my interests 100% of the time," Cotton wrote on social media.

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