Politics & Government

New London Special Election Date Set

A special election for the 39th State House of Representatives seat will take place next month.

NEW LONDON, CT - Gov. Ned Lamont has set Tuesday, Feb. 26, as the special election date for five legislative districts with open seats. State Rep. Chris Soto (D) ran unopposed for the seat in November.

Soto announced in December that he will leave the position to take a legislative affairs position in the Lamont administration.

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