Connecticut Judge Orders New Primary in Bridgeport Following Ballot-Mishandling Allegations, No Declaration of Mayor Until Legal Challenges Resolved

Surveillance footage shows multiple ballots being dropped into boxes, violating state rules against 'ballot harvesting'; allegations centre on incumbent mayor Joe Ganim, who is seeking an eighth term and has served prison time for corruption.

A Connecticut judge has ordered a new primary election in Bridgeport following allegations of mishandled ballots, including evidence of ballot box stuffing. The incumbent mayor, Joe Ganim, who is seeking an eighth term, has been tied to these allegations.
Surveillance footage shows multiple ballots being dropped into boxes, an act that violates the state's rules against 'ballot harvesting'. The allegations are centered around Mayor Ganim, who previously served prison time for corruption.
Aside from Ganim, the other candidates in the mayoral election are John Gomes, who challenged Ganim in the recent dubious primary; Republican David Herz; and independent Lamond Daniels.
The result of the general election proceeding as planned will not be declared until all legal challenges relating to the primary have been resolved. The date for the new primary has not been set.
The case in Bridgeport, involving the dropping of multiple ballots into boxes, is said to be somewhat unique to the city and should not be seen as evidence of widespread issues. There have been no allegations of doctored ballots or created fake votes.