Despite wins, CT Democrats confront 'big drop off' in city turnout

John Moritz

One area of concern for Connecticut Democrats after sweeping midterm election: turnout in cities

Nov. 11, 2022 9:05 p.m.

Others noted that despite Lamont’s support for policies that are popular with many city residents — such as a $15 minimum wage, and an expanded earned income tax credit — those achievements were not highlighted well enough by the campaign.

“There didn’t seem to be a specifically targeted approach to get messages about those things to urban voters,” said Matt Hennessy, a Democratic consultant based in Hartford, who added that Republicans “suppressed” turnout in cities with mailers depicting the governor as a racist.

https://www.ctinsider.com/politics/article/CT-Democrats-midterm-turnout-Bridgeport-New-Haven-17577844.php

Will cities deliver again for Lamont?

Dan Haar

Lamont defends urban strongholds against a Stefanowski push

Nov. 3, 2022Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 5:37 a.m.

“Democratic Party activists are asking themselves whether voters will recognize the large investments Lamont has made in cities; whether the ground game is getting that message across, Matthew Hennessy, a public affairs consultant and former city official in Hartford, said this week.

"For all the struggles that our voters have had in these urban communities, does that filter down? That’s the real question," he said.

As for a prediction: "I think he’s going to do better than he’s done in suburban communities. That may offset any trouble that might emerge in the urban communities."

https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/Lamont-Stefanowski-cities-New-Haven-Bridgeport-17554488.php