Allegations of fraud surface hours before Bridgeport polls open
For the third time in the last five months, Bridgeport voters will be asked to cast a ballot for their next mayor.
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For the third time in the last five months, Bridgeport voters will be asked to cast a ballot for their next mayor.
The judge gave no reason for his decision, issuing only a short order that he was sustaining an objection filed by John Gomes' attorney.
The filing claims that a member of the Gomes campaign provided application forms to 22 volunteers who circulated them to voters.
A new election between Joe Ganim and John Gomes is scheduled for Jan. 23 — and aggressive absentee voting tactics largely remain.
Claims of absentee ballot fraud have roiled the aftermath of Bridgeport's Democratic primary race between Mayor Joe Ganim and John Gomes.