Bridgeport Community Engages Gubernatorial Hopefuls at Forum
WHO:
CT Mirror - Residents of Bridgeport, Gov. Ned Lamont (D), State Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-36th), State Rep. Josh Elliott (D-88th), moderator Natasha Alford.
WHAT:
CT News Junkie - The gubernatorial forum featured candidates answering questions separately before taking the stage together for 3-minute closing statements.
WTNH - Gov. Ned Lamont secured an endorsement from the Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus to boost support in the lead-up to the August 11th primary.
WTNH - FaithActs hosted a nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate forum where candidates answered questions from the audience.
WHERE:
WTNH - The forum took place in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
WHEN:
CT Mirror - A Sit & Speak listening session is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at the Bridgeport Public Library.
WTNH - A pair of televised debates for Democratic candidates for Connecticut governor and the state's 1st Congressional District are scheduled for July 25 and July 27 ahead of the August primary election.
WTNH - The forum occurred on a Tuesday.
WHY:
CT Mirror - The forum addressed questions that arose from years of conversations in the Bridgeport community.
HOW:
WTNH - The forum was moderated by Natasha Alford, who facilitated the discussion by asking each candidate about their positions on various issues.
(UPDATED July 15, 2026 20:24 UTC)
A Sit & Speak listening session is set for July 30, 2026, at the Bridgeport Public Library. Recently, a gubernatorial forum took place where candidates answered questions individually before joining together for three-minute closing statements. This format allowed voters to hear directly from each candidate on key issues.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 19:26 UTC)
A pair of televised debates for Democratic candidates for Connecticut governor and the state's 1st Congressional District are set to take place on July 25 and July 27, just ahead of the August primary election. In a move to strengthen his campaign, Governor Ned Lamont has received an endorsement from the Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus. This endorsement comes as candidates gear up for the critical primary on August 11.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 18:25 UTC)
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, a nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate forum was hosted by FaithActs, where candidates responded to questions from the audience. Governor Ned Lamont, State Senator Ryan Fazio, and State Representative Josh Elliott participated in the event, which was moderated by Natasha Alford. The forum aimed to address community concerns that have developed over years of discussions in Bridgeport.