In his bid to reclaim the state Senate seat he lost six years ago when sentenced to federal prison on corruption charges, Ernie Newton during Tuesday’s primary was making the most of the fact he won the Democratic party’s endorsement earlier this year.
Newton is in a three-way primary with successor Ed Gomes and state Rep. Andres Ayala. As the endorsed candidate Newton has the advantage of having his name appear at the top of the ballot, alongside U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, the party’s endorsed candidate for Senate.
Murphy is also facing a primary challenge from ex-Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz but polls have shown he is the likely victor.
So Newton’s campaign made sure to position Newton’s signs near Murphy’s at polling places.
And Newton’s campaign workers also handed out “palm cards” to voters entering the polling place illustrating how his name is right next to Murphy’s.
