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Shelton’s McGorty defeats Stratford’s Vickerelli in 122nd

Ben McGorty of Shelton has bested challenger Michael C. Vickerelli of Stratford in the Republican primary for 122nd district senate seat. McGorty, 50, won 713 to 441. “I was pleasantly surprised with

Defeat likely for Trumbull’s Musto in 22nd district race

Though nothing is final yet, it appears that like Sen. Anthony Musto of Trumbull will lose the race for the 22nd district seat to Bridgeport’s Marilyn Moore unless he gets the lion’s share of

Stamford turnout at 15% as of 3 p.m.

ABOVE: Paul Karwoski set up a handicap voting station at Stamford High School Monday. (JASON REARICK/The Advocate) STAMFORD — Turnout for Stamford’s Democratic mayoral primary had barely broken 15

Poll shows majority of Americans support immigration reform

A post-election poll shows a solid majority of Americans favoring immigration reform and a slim majority supporting same-sex marriage. Legalization of marijuana gains support as well.

Molgano wins in 144

State Rep. Michael Molgano STAMFORD — The race was too close to call Tuesday night, but the final tallies show incumbent Republican Michael Molgano held on to his seat representing District 144 in

Three states poised to legalize same-sex marriage

Three states pass same-sex marriage via ballot measures, one more could follow.

Smooth sailing at Norwalk’s Fox Run polling station

Just before 9 a.m., things are quiet at Norwalk’s Fox Run School polling station, except for the minivan that circled the lot a few times blasting political propaganda from the open rear door. There

Mayor Bill Finch predicts big Election Day turnout in Bridgeport

Mayor Bill Finch, speaking to reporters outside Housatonic Community College this afternoon, following the appearance of Homeland Security Secy Janet Napolitano: “Oh, I think we’ll have a big turnout

Turnout ‘slow but steady’ at Fairfield, Bridgeport polls so far

Shortly before 9 a.m. this morning, the parking lot of Fairfield Warde High School was roughly half empty, and it seemed that not many of the owners of those cars were at the school to vote in

The Malloys ate for free at Harvey Weinstein’s

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his wife, Cathy Malloy, in February 2011 Several people asked after Monday’s presidential visit to Stamford and Westport whether taxpayers had footed the bill for the