US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he won his first State Rep race in a special election.
“They are not months long, they are weeks long. They are highly concentrated and they are usually close. Small turnout. And this one is during the summer – smaller turnout. Every single vote, every single call you make, every single contact. Even in this age of social media, there is nothing so important as one human being talking to another, nothing so impactful as your contact with another person. That’s how special elections are won.” Continue Reading →
Alexis Gevanter
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Republicans Get Fired Up at Fazio Kick Off Event
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“The eyes of Connecticut are on Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan for the next month. They’re on us to send a message to the rest of the state as to whether the status quo is good enough in Connecticut, or whether we can do better.” – Ryan Fazio Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, Bob Stefanowski, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Harry Arora, Heather Somers
LWV Greenwich, Stamford & New Canaan to Host Forum for 36th District State Senate Candidates
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All candidates, the discussion leader and timers will be live at Greenwich Town Hall and all audience participants will be virtual via Zoom.
The primary is August 17. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, John Blankley, Kay Maxwell, League of Women Voers, Ryan Fazio
Congressman Himes Endorses Alexis Gevanter for State Senate for the 36th District
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Volunteers and elected officials from across the state packed the Stamford Democratic headquarters for Gevanter’s campaign kickoff event. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, Caroline Simmons, Corey Paris, Jim Himes, Jorge Cabrera, Matt Blumenthal
Alexis Gevanter Earns Gun Sense Candidate Distinction from Moms Demand Action
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Gevanter is a longstanding advocate for gun violence prevention and member of Moms Demand Action, and has held positions of increasing responsibility with the all-volunteer organization, including serving as the Connecticut State Chapter Lead from 2019-2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter
Blankley Gets Enough Signatures to Appear on August 17th Ballot for State Senator, 36th District
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“It is now clear there is wide support for securing our rights, and to promote fiscal security for our towns and our State, and to have a very experienced businessperson who knows our state helping to lead the way.” – John Blankley, Independent Candidate for State Senate, 36th district Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, Harry Arora, John Blankley, Leora Levy, Ryan Fazio
LETTER: “Spoiler John Blankley should drop out of the race. He has little chance of winning.”
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“Blankley’s choice will put some voters in an untenable position: if they vote for him, they are likely “throwing their vote away” for a candidate with little chance of winning, while possibly causing the candidate they least prefer to get elected.” – Jonathan Perloe, Cos Cob Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alexis Gevanter, John Blankley, JonathanPerloe
Democratic Delegates Vote Unanimously to Endorse Gevanter for 36th District State Senate Seat
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“She’s a formidable candidate with a team of experienced, enthusiastic and tireless volunteers who will pull out all the stops to get her elected. The Democratic parties in Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan are united in our commitment to electing Alexis to the State Senate, and we are ready to go.” – Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan Democratic party chairs Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 36th district, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, Steve Meskers
Democrat Blankley Goes Rogue; Petitions for Spot on Aug 17 Special Election Ballot as Independent
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Blankley said he needs to collect 546 signatures of registered voters in the 36th District by 4:00pm on July 12. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, John Blankley
UPDATE: Shakeup Among Elected Officials in Greenwich Continues with Announcement from Longtime Town Clerk Carmella Budkins
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UPDATE: Gov. Ned Lamont has scheduled a special election for the 36th District Senate seat, which was vacated by Alex Kasser who resigned last month. The election will take place on Tuesday, August 17. On the second week of shakeups in local government, longtime Town Clerk, Republican Carmella Budkins, announced she will not run for another term. After 30 years, Ms Budkins said in a statement that it had been an honor to service the residents of Greenwich. Town Clerk Carmella Budkins in her office at Greenwich Town Hall. Continue Reading →