Connecticut Driver’s-License Bill Risks Voter Fraud

Connecticut is no stranger to voter fraud. The state received national attention when the city of Bridgeport was ordered by Superior Court judge William Clark to reconduct the Democratic mayoral primary after a security video emerged showing a campaign staffer for incumbent Joe Ganim literally stuffing the absentee-ballot box.

After four separate elections — two primary and two mayoral — the victory ultimately went to Ganim, but not without much headache. The situation deteriorated so much that Connecticut secretary of the state Stephanie Thomas recommended that Bridgeport residents vote in person.

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Connecticut is no stranger to voter fraud. The state received national attention when the city of Bridgeport was ordered by Superior Court judge William Clark to reconduct the Democratic mayoral primary after a security video emerged showing a campaign staffer for incumbent Joe Ganim literally stuffing the absentee-ballot box.

After four separate elections — two primary and two mayoral — the victory ultimately went to Ganim, but not without much headache. The situation deteriorated so much that Connecticut secretary of the state Stephanie Thomas recommended that Bridgeport residents vote in person.