From Trespasser to Mayor: The Unexpected Journey of a Jan. 6 Defendant

Gino DiGiovanni Jr., who was charged with trespassing during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has emerged as the presumptive Republican nominee for mayor in Derby, Connecticut, a city that voted for President Biden. DiGiovanni's win in the Republican primary has surprised many, as Derby is not known as a hotbed of MAGA activity. If his win holds, he will face off against the Democratic nominee and a nonaffiliated candidate in the November election. DiGiovanni's rise highlights the importance of paying attention to local elections, as he is among only a few elected officials across the country to be charged in connection with the Capitol riot.