"Bridgeport Primary Election Overturned: A New Vote Demanded"

A Superior Court judge has ordered a new Democratic mayoral primary in Bridgeport, Connecticut, after challenger John Gomes presented evidence of absentee ballot fraud. The judge's ruling does not affect the upcoming general election, but if Gomes wins, he would withdraw the complaint and become mayor. If incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim wins, another Democratic primary will take place. Attorneys representing the city plan to file an emergency appeal to the state Supreme Court. The judge's decision was based on videos showing a Democratic Town Committee vice chairwoman handling multiple absentee ballots, suggesting violations of election laws.