2020 Election News
Connecticut representatives hope Biden can bridge divide

Connecticut's all-Democratic congressional delegation said they hope Biden's message of unity is the first in many efforts they hope will help heal the country.
Residents look for hope and pray against violence on Inauguration Day

Voters from throughout the region weighed in on their expectations for Inauguration Day and what message they think President-elect Joe Biden should deliver.
Hedrick, Bumgardner seek to be Democratic candidate for Groton City mayor
The City of Groton Democratic Committee has endorsed incumbent Keith Hedrick for mayor, while Town Councilor Aundre Bumgardner said he will collect signatures to challenge Hedrick in a primary.
2020 State Senate Debate Schedule
— The following state senate debates were livestreamed on theday.com. You can watch full replays of theme here:
Debate | Date/Time | Participants | Notes |
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19th District | Oct. 8; 7-8 pm | Incumbent Sen. Cathy Osten (D), Steve Weir (R) | Watch replay of full debate | 20th District | Oct. 20; 7-8 pm | Incumbent Sen. Paul Formica (R), Martha Marx (D) | Watch replay of full debate |
18th District | Oct. 21; 7-8 pm | Incumbent Sen. Heather Somers (R), Bob Statchen (D) | Watch replay of full debate |
33rd District | Oct. 22; 7-8 pm | Incumbent Sen. Norm Needleman (D), Brendan Saunders (R) | Watch replay of full debate |
Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election

President Donald Trump’s impeachment now heads toward a historic Senate trial, perhaps as soon as next week
Chesebrough to seek reelection as Stonington first selectwoman
First Selectwoman Danielle Chesebrough, an unaffiliated voter, said Tuesday she plans to seek reelection this fall and will ask both the Democratic and Republican town committees to endorse her
Local Republicans' views differ on Capitol violence
Some blame Antifa for violence, others criticize Trump's role.
New London councilor suggests expansion of city polling places
Discussion on expanding the number of voting districts has resurfaced as the result of a disappointing voter turnout in the presidential election in New London.
Republican Committee seeking candidates for Groton City Council
The committee is interested in hearing from registered Republicans who have lived for over one year in District 2 or 3 of the city of Groton and would like to run for political office.
Trump supports clash with Capitol police

As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands of people have lined up before sunrise Wednesday to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless...
Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol, clashes with police

The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump police
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority
Pence defies Trump, says he can't reject electoral votes

President Donald Trump is trying to pressure Vice President Mike Pence to use powers he doesn't have to overturn the will of voters in a desperate and futile bid to undo President-elect Joe...
Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday
Fact check: Trump's false claims on a day of reckoning

President Donald Trump is pressing his case for overturning the election results as Congress prepares to tally the electoral votes affirming President-elect Joe Biden’s victory
Here we go again: What to expect as Georgia counts votes

This week will find us back in a familiar place — waiting for Georgia to count votes
Bumgardner announces candidacy for Groton City mayor
Groton Town Coucilor Aundré Bumgardner said he is seeking to challenge incumbent City Mayor Hedrick in March's Democratic primary.
Analysis: With call, Trump shows no limit to his power grab

President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to overturn the 2020 election results — laid out in stark detail in an hourlong weekend phone call with a Georgia election official — are...
Republicans condemn 'scheme' to undo election for Trump

The unprecedented Republican effort to overturn the presidential election is being condemned by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials
Trump pressures Georgia secretary of state to recalculate vote in his favor

President Donald Trump urged fellow Republican Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state, to "find" enough votes to overturn his defeat in an extraordinary one-hour phone call Saturday that...
COVID-19 could lead to permanent expansion of voting opportunities
The temporary expansion of absentee voting due to the pandemic has led to lawmakers and activists to look at expanding voting rights in the state.
Cruz, other GOP senators vow not to certify Biden win without probe of voter fraud claims

Nearly a dozen Republican senators and senators-elect led by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said Saturday they will reject electors from certain states won by President-elect Joe Biden, citing...
GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election
Judge blocks residency challenges to 4,000 Georgia voters

A federal judge has ordered local election officials in Georgia to allow voting by more than 4,000 people whose eligibility had been challenged ahead of the U.S. Senate runoff elections next week
Trump turns to fringe element in election fight

With his claims of widespread voter fraud rejected by dozens of judges and GOP leaders, President Donald Trump has turned to a ragtag group of conspiracy theorists, media-hungry lawyers and other...
Trump wants Supreme Court to overturn Pa. election results

President Donald Trump’s campaign says it has filed a new petition with the Supreme Court as it continues its unprecedented efforts to overturn the results of the Nov 3
AP sources: Trump floats Sidney Powell as special counsel to probe vote fraud claims

President Donald Trump has floated naming a lawyer who was booted from his campaign’s legal team after pushing unfounded conspiracy theories as a special counsel investigating allegations of...
Biden's challenge: Creating a COVID-19-free White House

President-elect Joe Biden soon will be entering a no-Zoom zone at the White House
Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Biden's victory

More than a month after the election, some of the nation’s highest-profile Republican holdouts are beginning to embrace reality
McConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in Congress

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is seeking to shut down any Senate effort to support President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the election
'Scumbag Democrats' sign from Ron's Guns owner sparks criticism from first selectman, controversy among residents

East Lyme First Selectman Mark Nickerson said he’s received more than a dozen complaints over a sign recently erected in front of the home of town resident and business owner Ron Rando.
Biden to take oath outside Capitol amid virus restrictions

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office outside the U.S. Capital building, but it probably won't look like other inaugurations
GOP leader McConnell finally acknowledges Biden won election

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has finally acknowledged that Democrat Joe Biden won the presidential election
AP sources: Biden to pick Buttigieg as transportation chief

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg to head the Transportation Department
Biden speaks on power of democracy in counter to Trump's attempts to overturn results

President-elect Joe Biden reaffirmed his faith in American democracy and the integrity of its elections in an address Monday after the electoral college formalized his victory over President Donald...
Biden clears 270-vote mark as electors affirm his victory

Presidential electors coast to coast are casting the votes that will choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, a formality that has taken on added importance this year because of...
Early in-person voting begins in Georgia Senate runoffs

Early in-person voting begins Monday in Georgia for the state's twin U.S. Senate runoffs
Trump says efforts to challenge election results are 'not over'

President Donald Trump signaled that he will continue to challenge the results of the 2020 election even after the electoral college meets Monday in most state capitols to cast votes solidifying Joe...
Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas

Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is resigning amid lingering tension with the president over the president’s baseless claims of election...
Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Trump election lawsuit
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state
Analysis: Short work by high court of Trump's 'big one' election challenge

The Supreme Court has turned aside a Texas-based lawsuit that sought to overturn the presidential election results, and not even Donald Trump’s three high court appointees were willing to rise...