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Bridgeport ballot scandal deepens with new complaint

Two voters filed a complaint with the State Elections Enforcement Commission claiming that a woman admitted to illegally collecting absentee ballots.

John Craven

Jul 17, 2025, 7:13 AM

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An unidentified campaign worker for Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim has been referred to criminal prosecutors in connection with the city's ongoing ballot fraud scandal.

Two voters filed a complaint with the State Elections Enforcement Commission claiming that a woman admitted to illegally collecting absentee ballots.

According to the complaint, one voter said the woman told her that "she hoped she voted for Ganim on Row A or that she would be upset with her."

On Wednesday, SEEC voted to forward the complaint to the Chief State's Attorney for possible criminal charges.

Seven people, including three current or former Bridgeport City Council members, already face election fraud charges.

'It's just not fair.' Bridgeport ballot fraud suspects face judge, proclaim their innocence - connecticut.news12.com

Five suspects, including three Bridgeport city council members, appeared before a judge on 156 ballot crime counts. Several pointed the finger at others.

connecticut.news12.com

Some of the suspects could reach plea deals next month, according to the judge overseeing the cases.

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