Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz introduces Ceci Maher who is running to fill the 26th district State Senate seat of Westport's Will Haskell, who is retiring to attend law school. From left to right: CT Attorney General William Tong, Maher, State Comptroller candidate Sean Scanlon, Weston DTC chair and EmCee Gayle Weinstein, Governor Ned Lamont and the Lt. Governor.

The Democratic Town Committees of Weston, Wilton, Westport, Redding, Ridgefield and Easton joined forces to host a rally for Democratic candidates. The event was held at Merwin Meadows Park in Wilton and was attended by more than one hundred people.

The theme was “Democracy Depends on You: Vote Blue in ’22.” The rally served as a campaign kickoff for the 6 towns, and included opportunities to sign up and volunteer for the various campaigns. Weston DTC Chair Gayle Weinstein, served as EmCee for the event. Entertainment was provided by the Wilton Steel Band. Treats were available for purchase from the Old Mill Café (Redding, CT) and CT Ice Cream truck.

Speeches by the candidates included Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal drew loud applause as they outlined their positions on issues including protecting a women’s right to choose, increasing voter access, and funding for priorities such as mental health and the environment. Also, the biggest tax cuts in history, funding pension obligations, job creation and attracting businesses and families to CT.

Candidates addressing the crowd included; Attorney General William Tong who is seeking re-election as is State Rep Jonathan Steinberg from Westport. Candidates for Comptroller Sean Scanlon, for Treasurer Erick Russell, for Secretary Of The State, Stephanie Thomas, for State Senate for the 26th district Ceci Maher and State Representative Candidates, Anne Hughes, Dominique Johnson and Keith Denning.

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