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“It’s crazy,” said House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, R-North Branford, who was elected in 2006 and was surprised to realize recently he is the third longest-serving member of his caucus.
In this election cycle, six state House races in central Connecticut are for open seats, giving voters in 10 communities a choice between newcomer candidates. Political analysts generally consider an open race more of a toss-up than one in which a challenger must overcome the advantages held by an incumbent.
The 2022 CT primary is Aug. 9. Use this guide to learn about the candidates and answer questions about voting and find key dates in the election process.