Simsbury Dems Endorse Thomas, Russell In Primaries

SIMSBURY, CT — The Simsbury Democratic Town Committee has joined state Democrats in endorsing Stephanie Thomas for secretary of the state and Erick Russell for state treasurer.

The committee had previously endorsed Simsbury Selectman Eric Wellman for the 16th House State Representative seat.

Wellman is in a Democratic primary race Aug. 9 against fellow Democrat Melissa Osbourne.

“Row A Democrats are the Democrats that will win in November,” said Simsbury Democratic Town Committee Chairman David Moore in a statement.

“There is much at stake in this year’s election. Eric Wellman, Stephanie Thomas and Erick Russell will strengthen a ticket headed by Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, who have so capably led Connecticut through turbulent times. We urge Simsbury Democrats to support Row A on August 9th.”

Thomas, of Norwalk, is a small business owner and currently represents the 143rd House District municipalities of Norwalk, Wilton and Westport.

She is in a primary Aug. 9 for the nomination against Maritza Bond.

Simsbury Democrats said Russell is an attorney whose practice focuses on representing municipalities, state agencies and the state in financing infrastructure projects.

Russell is in a three-way primary for the Democratic nomination against Dita Bhargava and Karen DuBois-Walton.