At least two of the seven defendants facing election fraud charges in connection with Bridgeport mayoral elections are in discussions with the Chief State’s Attorney’s office about plea deals.

State Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden) has filed paperwork to run for governor of Connecticut, becoming the first Democrat to officially enter the 2026 race. Elliott, who was first elected in 2016 after defeating then-House Speaker Brandon Sharkey in a primary upset,

Josh Elliott, a Democratic state representative for the 88th District of Hamden, has filed paperwork to run for the governor of Connecticut.

5th District U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes was elected to a fourth term last November. Hayes and U.S. Reps Joe Courtney and John Larson face nominal opposition from fellow Democrats who have filed documents with the Federal Elections Commission that could lead to primaries during the 2026 election cycle.