(WTNH) — The path to reelection for first-term New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker got a whole lot smoother last week when challenger Karen Dubois-Walton dropped out of the race.
The city’s Democratic Committee gave Elicker their endorsement.
But you gotta give Dubois-Walton credit, she made a lot of people in New Haven stand up and take notice.
Elicker will still face an election test. For the first time in 14 years, New Haven Republicans are putting a candidate out there.
His name is John Carlson and his focus is “safety, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and education.” He’s a lifelong New Haven guy who has never held a political office.
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Another mayoral race is underway in Stamford.
Incumbent Mayor David Martin didn’t get the Democratic Party endorsement. That went to State Rep. Caroline Simmons who squeaked out at 21-19 to win at the nominating convention.
But Martin isn’t going away; he’s looking to force a primary with Simmons. But they both need to worry about Bobby V.
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