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Oct 7, 2023, 7:50 PM

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Power & Politics: Erin Stewart investigation; Lucy Dathan reelection bid; Yale women's politics program

10:56

Power & Politics: 5th Congressional District campaign; Weston First Selectwoman Sam Nestor running for State Senate District 26

11:01

Power & Politics: Legislative session; 3rd District race; Roblox probe

10:13

Power & Politics: Chaos at the Shore; Human trafficking warning ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

10:59

Power & Politics: What's next for CT leaders? Gov. Lamont and State Rep. Elliott face off in August primary

10:59

Power & Politics: Absentee voting for all; Fighting for DCF reforms; Probe into New Britain Mayor Stewart

George Logan announced this week that he will run against Rep. Jahana Hayes. He made the announcement Monday in Watertown. It will be a rematch of the 2022 race which was one of the most watched races in the country. Logan. a Republican, is a former Connecticut state senator, who works for the Aquarion water company.

He lost his challenge for Jahana Hayes' 5th District congressional seat during the general election last November.

Also, Stamford's Charter Revision Commission has announced its final proposals to the city's Board of Representatives. The proposals include an expansion of the Board of Representatives' ability to hire its own legal counsel, a requirement that certain city officials live in Stamford and proposed changes to the appointment process for city boards and commissions. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons joins the show.

And California Rep. Kevin McCarthy is out of his job as House speaker. It was the first time in our nation's history that a speaker has been ousted.