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CT Candidate Demands LGBTQ Death Penalty, Stays in Race

6/6/2026

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Jadon MacCormack, a candidate for the 50th District House seat, urged the death penalty for LGBTQ people on a Connecticut radio interview.
Governor Ned Lamont condemned Jadon MacCormack's remarks as hateful and said Connecticut welcomes all.
The Connecticut Republican Party, Senator Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers called for Jadon MacCormack to withdraw, he rejected the call on Facebook, saying he will remain in the race and on November ballot.

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Jadon MacCormack, a candidate for the 50th District House seat, urged the death penalty for LGBTQ people on a Connecticut radio interview.
Governor Ned Lamont condemned Jadon MacCormack's remarks as hateful and said Connecticut welcomes all.
The Connecticut Republican Party, Senator Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers called for Jadon MacCormack to withdraw, he rejected the call on Facebook, saying he will remain in the race and on November ballot.