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William Russell's Norwich mayoral bid certified

 May 16, 2013; Updated: 11:57 pm

A petition by Libertarian mayoral candidate William Russell has been certified by the city clerk's office, making him the fourth official candidate in the mayoral race thus far.

Groton City mayor, council members sworn in

 May 14, 2013; Updated: 12:32 am

Flier creates controversy on eve of Firefly Farms vote in North Stonington

 May 14, 2013; Updated: 12:30 am

The day before today's referendum, state Attorney General George Jepsen says he has not agreed to any deal on the Firefly Farms dispute.

Legal foe wants Haberek's assets attached

 May 14, 2013; Updated: 12:57 am

The Pawcatuck woman who is suing Stonington First Selectman Ed Haberek for allegedly sending a “sexually graphic photo” of himself to her in January 2010, is asking a judge to attach...

Pakistan prepares for historic, unpredictable election

 May 11, 2013; Updated: 11:47 pm

Islamabad - Despite a bloody campaign marred by Taliban attacks, Pakistan holds historic elections today pitting a former cricket star against a two-time prime minister once exiled by the...

Turnout ‘steady' in Groton City municipal elections

 May 6, 2013; Updated: 3:04 pm

Moderators reported a steady turnout in Groton City’s municipal elections today, where at least two people showed up to vote but were turned away because they live outside city...

Voters heading to the polls in City of Groton

 May 6, 2013; Updated: 3:04 pm

Initial morning rush at Groton City polls busier than usual for local elections today.

Groton City votes today for mayor, council

 May 6, 2013; Updated: 1:13 am

Groton City voters go to the polls today to elect a mayor and city council.

Groton City Council candidates: Biographies and answers to The Day's questions

 May 2, 2013; Updated: 9:39 am

Candidates for City Council in Groton

GOP fields full slate for Groton City Council

 May 2, 2013; Updated: 9:26 am

Candidates for the Groton City Council support sharing services with the town if it’s done fairly, and most believe the potential loss of revenue from Pfizer Inc. and the need for more economic...

Cable TV deal looms large in City of Groton election

 April 29, 2013; Updated: 12:11 am

The failure of Thames Valley Communciations is the central issue in the upcoming Groton City mayoral race as Republican James Street challenges incumbent Democrat Marian Gailbraith.

Warden, burgess candidates running unopposed in Stonington Borough

 April 29, 2013; Updated: 11:58 pm

All the candidates running for the Borough Board of Warden and Burgesses on May 6 are running unopposed and will be elected to two-year terms.

Nystrom will seek second term as Norwich mayor

 April 26, 2013; Updated: 11:58 pm

“My enthusiasm for serving as mayor of Norwich has never been higher,” Mayor Peter Nystrom said.

Registration deadlines approaching for municipal elections

 April 21, 2013; Updated: 11:54 pm

Voter registration deadline is approaching compact.

State House calls for constitutional amendment to expand voting options

 April 17, 2013; Updated: 11:14 am

The state House of Representatives has passed a joint resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that people vote in person on Election Day.

Norwich mayoral race fundraising reported

 April 13, 2013; Updated: 12:02 am

The 2013 mayoral race is heating up in the two Democratic candidates’ bank accounts, with Alderwoman Deberey Hinchey having raised about $15,000 to date and Alderman Charles Jaskiewicz $9,050.

After poor showing in tally, state considers electronic voting for service members

 April 13, 2013; Updated: 11:55 pm

In Connecticut, nearly 40 percent of ballots that soldiers said they had submitted never arrived to elections offices in a survey conducted in conjunction with the Connecticut Military Department,...

ACLU to present forum on ‘electoral dysfunction’

 March 17, 2013; Updated: 12:42 am

The 7 p.m. forum Wednesday, co-sponsored by Common Cause of Connecticut and The League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, is free and open to the public.

Groton Town Council approves voting district changes

 March 12, 2013; Updated: 11:47 pm

Under the proposal, Districts 4 and 5, in the northwest section of town, would be combined to form a new District 4. District 1 would be expanded into a portion of what was District 8, but which...

Municipal Meetings - Week of March 10

 March 11, 2013; Updated: 11:29 pm

EAST LYME

Monday - Board of Education Academics, Athletics and Activities Committee, 6 p.m., East Lyme High School...

East Lyme commission denies zoning change intended to allow housing units

 March 8, 2013; Updated: 11:45 pm

The Zoning Commission voted Thursday to deny an application to change a parcel zoned for light industrial use into an affordable housing district and build 69 residential units there.

Lottery scheduled for order of names on Groton ballot

 March 1, 2013; Updated: 12:24 am

The Registrars of Voters of the Town of Groton will conduct a lottery at 10:30 a.m. March 12 to determine the order of names of the candidates on the ballot for the May 6 City of Groton election.

ACLU, League of Women Voters among sponsors of election forum in Waterford

 February 25, 2013; Updated: 12:44 am

A forum discussing problems with the American electoral system and potential changes to how Connecticut holds presidential elections will be presented next month at the Waterford Public Library.

Blumenthal to speak at New London Democrats' victory event

 February 21, 2013; Updated: 6:16 pm

The New London Democratic Town Committee is hosting Victory Celebration 2012 March 3 to honor the Democratic officials elected in November.

State senator: Nearly 40 percent of military absentee ballots never received

 February 19, 2013; Updated: 9:37 pm

Nearly 40 percent of the absentee ballots Connecticut service members cast from overseas in the last election never were received.

Out-of-towners could get say in Groton affairs

 February 19, 2013; Updated: 11:55 pm

A discussion on the merits of reopening referendums to non-resident taxpayers has inspired talks about new charter revisions.

Groton City Republicans to field full slate for mayor, council races

 February 5, 2013; Updated: 12:13 am

After fielding just one candidate in last year’s elections, City Republicans have announced a full slate of candidates for city council this year, along with a challenger to Mayor Marian...

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