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Democrats Challenge Election Results in Branford and South Windsor

11/14/2025

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Democrats filed lawsuits in Branford and South Windsor challenging local election results.
In South Windsor, the suit alleges the Town Clerk retroactively applied charter revisions, stripping Harrison Amadasun, a Democrat, from his seat.
In Branford, the suit contests seating of Emily Johnson, a Republican, over Democrat Harlan Fichtenholtz who had more votes.
Branford's newly sworn Town Council sits with a 5-4 Democratic majority.
A hearing is set for November 17 in Branford.

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Story summary

Democrats filed lawsuits in Branford and South Windsor challenging local election results.
In South Windsor, the suit alleges the Town Clerk retroactively applied charter revisions, stripping Harrison Amadasun, a Democrat, from his seat.
In Branford, the suit contests seating of Emily Johnson, a Republican, over Democrat Harlan Fichtenholtz who had more votes.
Branford's newly sworn Town Council sits with a 5-4 Democratic majority.
A hearing is set for November 17 in Branford.