Connecticut Independent Party Chooses Elected Official to Run for Governor

April 27th, 2010

The Independent Party of Connecticut has chosen Tom Marsh to run for Governor this year. He is an elected Selectman in Chester. Marsh was elected as a Republican, but has now switched his registration to show membership in the Independent Party. The Independent Party nominated Ralph Nader for President in 2008 and is ballot-qualified for some offices in Connecticut. He has several elected office-holders in Waterbury. See this story.

3 Responses to “Connecticut Independent Party Chooses Elected Official to Run for Governor”

  1. Steve Rankin Says:
    April 27th, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    In 1990, Lowell Weicker founded ‘A Connecticut Party’ as a vehicle for his successful run for governor, and the ACP also ran a gubernatorial candidate in 1994.

    Is the ACP now defunct?

  2. Mike Telesca Says:
    April 27th, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Yes it is. as far as I know it does not have a ballot line anywhere in CT.

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