Hartford, Conn. – The Connecticut Working Families Party (WFP) announced today their endorsement for 66 candidates running for local office across the state, looking to strengthen and expand progressive power in Connecticut cities and towns. These endorsements include municipal candidates in Bridgeport, Danbury, Fairfield, Hamden, Hartford, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, and Windham. The full list of endorsed candidates is available below.  

“We want to build a state where everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, has the opportunity to thrive and prosper,” said Sarah Ganong, State Director of the Connecticut Working Families Party. “Many of the policy decisions that open the door to opportunity and help us build a better, more inclusive Connecticut happen at a local level. The candidates we are endorsing today are committed to advance social, economic, and racial justice in each of their communities.”

The party will mobilize volunteers and activists during the campaign, organizing a grassroots effort, as well as providing key strategic, communications, and field support across the state. 

“Our cities and towns have a big say on education, housing, policing, and many issues that have a direct, immediate impact on working families,” said Ganong. “We need local leaders that will work to strengthen our schools, expand access to housing, and keep our communities safe. We know these candidates are committed to those issues and will work together with the WFP to make them a priority during the election cycle and once in office.”