Two local chambers of commerce will hold a candidate forum next week, rather than a debate with the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, after State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, expr.
The word ricocheting around the region’s political circuits this week was that Republicans were refusing to participate in debates for three legislative races to be hosted by two chambers of commerce .
Most of Southeastern Connecticut’s state House and Senate candidates have qualified for public financing, with the exception of a few who will self-finance their campaigns or spend little to no money..
Democrat Ashley Gillece of Pawcatuck was endorsed by her party Wednesday night to run as its candidate for the 43rd District state representative seat.