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Panel nixes challenge to DeLauro's convention win

DeLauro won the convention endorsement, and Rice’s challenge to that result was dismissed.

Panel nixes challenge to DeLauro's convention win
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A Connecticut Democratic Party panel dismissed Andrew Rice’s challenge to Rosa DeLauro’s convention win, leaving Rice off the August primary ballot unless he qualifies by petition. Rice is collecting signatures to try to enter the race.

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Representative and candidate whose convention win Rice challenged

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House candidate challenging the convention result

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House candidate seeking ballot access by petition

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House candidate seeking ballot access by petition

House candidate seeking ballot access by petition

House candidate who won the 1st District convention endorsement

Representative and subject of a separate 1st District primary challenge

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Taubes, Lawyer for Rice; Kevin Reynolds, Connecticut Democratic Party legal counsel who facilitated the hearing; Muad Hrezi, Former Democratic candidate who previously challenged ballot-access rules; Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut and speaker at the Pride event attended by Rice; Nicholas Vegliante, Member of the panel that dismissed Rice’s complaint; Sharon Mounds, Member of the panel that dismissed Rice’s complaint; Thomas Gaudett, Member of the panel that dismissed Rice’s complaint; Vincent Mauro Jr., Chair of the 3rd Congressional District convention

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Democratic Party Panel Rejects Challenge to DeLauro's Convention Win

A Connecticut Democratic Party panel dismissed Andrew Rice’s challenge to Rosa DeLauro’s convention win, leaving the convention result intact. Rice is seeking petition signatures to qualify for the August primary. Center outlets present the dismissal as upholding DeLauro’s endorsement and focus on Rice’s effort to reach the primary by petition.

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