Connecticut GOP leaders have urged the US Department of Justice to investigate claims of election fraud in Bridgeport, prompted by comments from City Council Member Alfredo Castillo. He claimed he was merely "following orders" from Democratic leadership amidst allegations of misconduct in the recent mayoral race. Republicans suspect these practices might indicate a wider network of election malpractice benefiting high-profile Democrats. This comes as five political operatives face criminal charges for mishandling absentee ballots amid controversy following the mayoral primary results, where incumbent Joe Ganim was once again declared the victor despite initial voter turnout claims favoring challenger John Gomes.
I'm innocent," Castillo told Only in Bridgeport after his Feb. 21 arrest. "I'm following the orders of the Democratic Party. This is what they tell us to do, get out the vote. Then we get criminalized.
Councilman Castillo's own words suggest a broader operation at play, involving efforts to benefit high-profile Democratic candidates at the state and federal levels," Candelora said of the investigation during a press conference Friday.
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