Hamden Mayor Alerts Police to Missing Election Petitions
WHO:
NH Register - Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff is involved in the situation regarding missing election petitions.
New Haven Independent - Incumbent Democratic Registrar of Voters Lushonda Howard is also mentioned in relation to the missing petitions.
WHAT:
WTNH - Mayor Adam Sendroff stated that the investigation into the missing petition sheets was referred to police and state agencies on Tuesday.
WTNH - Hamden town officials have requested state agencies to open an investigation into an election matter.
WTNH - Petition sheets submitted by at least one candidate seeking ballot access cannot be located.
WHERE:
WTNH - The incident is taking place in Hamden, Connecticut.
WHEN:
WTNH - The Deputy Registrar of Voters notified Mayor Sendroff about the missing petition sheets on a Sunday.
WHY:
CT Examiner - The missing primary petition sheets have raised concerns about election security in Hamden.
New Haven Independent - Lushonda Howard declined to comment on the situation and stated she is seeking legal counsel.
HOW:
WTNH - The investigation was referred to police and state agencies by Mayor Adam Sendroff.
(UPDATED June 16, 2026 21:51 UTC)
Mayor Adam Sendroff announced that the investigation into the missing petition sheets has been referred to police and state agencies. This issue has sparked concerns about election security in Hamden, as the missing primary petition sheets could impact the electoral process. The situation is being closely monitored as authorities work to address these serious allegations.
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(UPDATED June 16, 2026 20:10 UTC)
Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff is currently involved in a situation concerning missing election petitions, prompting town officials to request state agencies to open an investigation. The incumbent Democratic Registrar of Voters, Lushonda Howard, is also mentioned in relation to the missing petition sheets, which were submitted by at least one candidate seeking ballot access. Howard has declined to comment on the matter and is reportedly seeking legal counsel, while Mayor Sendroff has referred the investigation to police and state agencies.