Democracy Archives - Also In Bridgeport

3 weeks agoJune 24, 2025

Announcing “Also In Bridgeport:” a new WPKN Podcast About Power and Politics in the Park City

Your favorite place to read honest, no-nonsense Bridgeport political analysis is now *also* a radio show and podcast!

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes

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They Tried It… And Lost: How The Ganim Camp Uses Baseless Attacks To Destabilize Democracy

May 28, 2025 — On Monday, May 19th, we received a notice from the State Elections Enforcement Commission that the bogus complaint filed against us...

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 2 months agoMay 28, 2025

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The Investigation Into Bridgeport’s Elections: Checking In As Three City Council Members Await Trial

It is possible that state prosecutors have not concluded their investigation.

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 4 months agoMarch 11, 2025

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Democracy In Crisis: Five More Arrests Connected to Bridgeport Elections

For the good of our city, people must resign. And, they need to start talking.

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 5 months agoFebruary 24, 2025

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Where Are We Now? Taking Stock Of The Ongoing Investigation Into Bridgeport’s Elections

It’s been nearly a year since Bridgeport voters made their way to the polls to vote in a court ordered Primary election do-over for mayor.

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 6 months agoMarch 10, 2025

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The Unrig Bridgeport Coalition Announces The Rescindment Of Its Endorsement of City Council President Aidee Nieves

November 18, 2024 – On August 22nd, The Connecticut Post reported that the State Elections Enforcement Commission had referred two top Bridgeport Democrats, including...

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 8 months agoNovember 18, 2024

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The 2024 Election: What Bridgeport’s Numbers Really Tell Us

Why was the drop off among voters so much greater in Bridgeport than in our neighboring towns?

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 8 months agoNovember 14, 2024

Anti-Corruption Democracy Local Politics

Why Is Alfredo Castillo Still On City Council?

Why has he not resigned? And why has there been zero public pressure from high-ranking local officials calling for his resignation?

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 9 months agoOctober 23, 2024

Anti-Racism Democracy Local Politics

My journey to becoming a DNC delegate

My road was filled with reverence for the rich history of the civil rights movement, and the legacy of activism and organizing Black women who dedicated their lives to the struggle left us.

by Gemeem 10 months agoSeptember 13, 2024

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Making Sense of Yesterday’s Arrests: How Bridgeport’s election fraud upholds racism

June 12, 2024 – At the end of the 2019 “Lazar v. Ganim” trial, Judge Barry Stevens said the plaintiffs – Beth Lazar, Vanessa...

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 1 year agoJune 13, 2024

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On The Road To Justice: Geter-Pataky And Castillo Arrested, Charged With 2019 Election Fraud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS STATEMENT: ON THE ROAD TO JUSTICE: ALMOST FIVE YEARS AFTER BRIDGEPORT’S 2019 MAYORAL PRIMARY, BRIDGEPORT VOTERS FINALLY SEE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR...

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 1 year agoJune 11, 2024

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New Podcast, “In Absentia,” Is A Deep Dive Into Power And Accountability in Bridgeport Politics

This four-part investigation by CT Public looks for answers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where corruption charges, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics have left some residents wondering if their vote even matters.

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 1 year agoApril 23, 2024

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CT Post: Will Wanda Geter-Pataky remain Bridgeport Democrats’ vice chair?

March 11, 2024 – Tonight, at 5:30pm the Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee will meet to hold its organizational meeting to elect its leadership at...

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 1 year agoMarch 11, 2024

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Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee In Clear Violation Of State Party Rules

BRIDGEPORT – On Thursday, March 7, the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) issued a Dispute Resolution Decision (Decision) in response to a complaint...

by Bridgeport Generation Now Votes 1 year agoMarch 11, 2024