Southbury's Stango Makes Decision on 5th District Congressional Seat

Joseph J. Stango, of Southbury, announced Tuesday that he will not be a Republican candidate for the 5th District Congressional race and has instead endorsed Sherman First Selectman Clay Copes for the position, the Republican-American reports.

Stango’s announcement means that the GOP field is down to Copes, Matthew Maxwell, of Sandy Hook, and John Pistone, of Brookfield.

The incumbent is Elizabeth Esty, a Democrat. Stango cited business and family reasons as reasons against running. Stango’s big issue is Medicaid reform and he didn’t rule out a future run.

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