Fresh Off the Primary, Murphy Goes on the Attack

The newly-minted Democratic nominee for Connecticut's open U.S. Senate seat has wasted no time in attacking his opponent.

PHOTOS: McMahon Celebrates Her Primary Victory in Stamford

Republican Linda McMahon surrounded herself with family and friends as she vowed to restore growth to the economy during her victory speech.

McMahon, Murphy Win in State and in Oxford

The votes are in and it appears as if Oxford voters fell in line with voters statewide on Tuesday.

Connecticut, Other States Defend Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have ramifications on how colleges accept applicants.

Campaign Notebook: Murphy Attacks McMahon, Defends Self

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Is Paul Ryan a Problem for Connecticut Republicans?

Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick causing a stir among state Republican candidates.

Campaign Notebook: Primary Candidate Endorsements

Primary day is nearly upon us, and here are some of the endorsements the candidates have been compiling.

CT Politicians React to Paul Ryan, Romney's VP Pick

The pick stirs up debate among two U.S. Senate candidates, and draws praise from Republicans and pause from at least one Democrat.

Vote Tuesday! GOP, Democratic Primaries Set For Aug. 14

Here's all the information you need to know about the Connecticut political primaries on Tuesday, including poll information, candidates and campaign party locations.

Chris Murphy, Democrat for U.S. Senate

The congressman seeks the Senate seat vacated by Joe Lieberman.

Chris Shays, Republican for U.S. Senate

The former congressman campaigns for the upcoming Republican primary.

Republicans Sue State Due to Ballot Complaint

The state GOP disputes the reasoning of Secretary of State Denise Merrill.

Campaign Notebook: Linda McMahon 2.0

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Connecticut’s Pension Funds Lose Value in 2012

According to a report the state pension funds had a negative return.

Man Arrested with Gun in New Haven Theater Calls Charges 'Baseless' [VIDEO]

Arrested New Haven attorney Sung-Ho Hwang and the New Haven Police Department both held press conferences on Wednesday, Aug. 8th.

Campaign Notebook: Bysiewicz Ad Concerns Domestic Violence Group

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

West Nile Virus Spreading in Connecticut

There are now 32 towns in the state, including Killingworth, where infected mosquitoes have been discovered, though no human cases have been reported yet.

Campaign Notebook: McMahon, Murphy to be Richest or Poorest

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Libertarian, Green Parties Strengthen in Connecticut

The Green and Libertarian parties hope to attract Connecticut voters disillusioned with the typical choice of Republicans and Democrats.

Campaign Notebook: The Day Endorses Murphy

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Obama Leads in CT Despite Fundraising Gap

Mitt Romney raises more money than the president throughout Connecticut.

U.S. Senate Race: How Much Is Your Neighbor Giving?

Use the quick search form below for a donor-by-donor breakdown of campaign contributions in the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Connecticut.

Campaign Notebook: Courant Endorses Shays in Republican Primary

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut's races for Fourth Congressional District and U.S. Senate.

Fifth District GOP Candidates Mostly Agree on Issues at Debate

Republican voters face a choice in the Aug. 14 primary based on personalities, not on political positions.

Chinese Mitten Crab Found In Conn. Waters

These crabs can damage fishing gear, clog pumps and intake pipes, cause riverbank erosion through their burrowing activities and outcompete native species for food and habitat.

New Poll Places Malloy Among the Least Popular U.S. Governors

Only 33 percent of voters in a recent PPP poll approve of the job that the governor of Connecticut is doing, according to the New Haven Register.

Campaign Notebook: Shays Relying on Reputation

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut's Senate race and Fifth Congressional District.

DMV: CT Teen Driving Laws Are Saving Lives

Today marks the 4th anniversary of new laws intended to keep teen drivers safe, and DMV officials say they've been a success.

Campaign Notebook: Murphy Says Child Care Costs Breaking the Bank

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Campaign Notebook: Opponents Use McMahon for Contributions

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Campaign Notebook: Conservative Gay Group Endorses McMahon

Daily news and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Update: Merrill Denies GOP Request for Top Ballot Billing

State GOP leaders asked election officials to put their candidates at the top of all ballots.

Malloy Opens Emergency Operations Center in Wake of Storm Forecast

EOC will function as a base for monitoring issues that arise from the lightning, thunder and potential hail set to hit Connecticut Thursday evening.

Campaign Notebook: Shays Blames Gun Violence Culture on TV, Games

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

CT Lawmakers Split on Auditing the Fed

The bipartisan bill might not be brought up for a vote in the Senate.

Senate Passes Middle Class Tax Cuts

The measure heads to the U.S. House where a political showdown is looming.

Campaign Notebook: Fact-Checking the Democratic Senate Debate

Daily news and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Whooping Cough Rising at Epidemic Rates

Health officials say 2012 could see the greatest spread of the disease in five decades.

Lawmakers Don’t Act on Proposed Medicaid Cuts

The proposed changes in Connecticut, which some say could leave thousands losing coverage, will have to be decided on by Aug. 18.

Obama To Raise Funds in Conn. Next Month

The president is scheduled to attend functions in Westport and Stamford on Aug. 6.