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Randy Klein 3-28-16

Democratic State Rep. Candidate Randy Klein to Hold Weekly Coffee on Tuesdays

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State representative candidate Randy Klein will host weekly coffees with constituents at the Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery in Darien on Tuesday mornings, starting July 5. Klein is running to represent Connecticut’s 141st district, which represents Darien and Rowayton. “I’ve been knocking on doors over the past two months, discussing the issues that matter most to this community.” Klein said Wednesday. “A fundamental responsibility of any representative is to listen and facilitate an open dialogue with their consituency. “These coffees will afford me the opportunity to start the dialogue now and help identify proactive solutions to the challenges we face in the district and statewide.”

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— an announcement from Klein’s campaign.

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Letter: Why I Nominated State Rep. Terrie Wood for Re-Election at the GOP Convention

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To the editor:
On Monday, May 16, I attended the Republican State House Representative Convention and had the privilege of nominating Terrie Wood for a fifth term as the state representative for District 141, which includes Rowayton and most of Darien. Personally, I was relieved and grateful Terrie was willing to serve as our State Representative for another term, as I have consistently been impressed by her energy, her enthusiasm, her passion for the job, her bipartisan approach to solving problems, and most important, her sincere and never-ending efforts to represent all of her constituents in District 141, regardless of their political affiliation. Always the optimist, Terrie genuinely believes Connecticut’s current fiscal problems can be mitigated and turned around, and she’s willing to commit the time and energy to make this happen. She has the drive and the proven leadership experience we need right now to tackle the many issues we face in our community and in Hartford. We are indeed fortunate to have a candidate who has a sound understanding of the issues that need to be addressed, a clear vision of the work that needs to be accomplished on our behalf, and the ability to achieve meaningful results for all of us in District 141.

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Randy Klein 3-28-16

Randy Klein Gets Democratic Nomination to Challenge State Rep. Terrie Wood

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Randy Klein of Darien accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination Tuesday to represent Connecticut’s 141st Assembly District, comprised of Darien, and the Rowayton neighborhood of Norwalk. “As a small business owner for almost forty years, I know it’s not enough to just talk about problems, you actually have to do something to solve them. As your state representative, I pledge to be a voice for progress for our district, and prioritize those issues which will make Connecticut an attractive place to start a family and grow a business,” Klein said Tuesday. Klein emphasized the importance of building a strong infrastructure that would allow economic growth on both the local, and statewide level in his acceptance speech on Tuesday. “Substantial investments are being made to repair our existing roads and rail, but we need to start identifying ways in which we can build a transportation infrastructure that major corporations and small businesses alike look for when they are deciding where to open their doors,” Klein said.

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Terrie Wood 5-18-16

Letter: Renominated State Rep. Terrie Wood Says Balance Spending Priorities with Fiscal Constraint

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To the editor:

I’m pleased to announce that I will be running again for state representative in the 141st District, Darien and Norwalk. Many thanks to Belinda Metzger and Ralph Depanfilis for nominating and seconding me and to the delegates for their support on Monday night. It has been my honor and truly a privilege to be your voice and vote in Hartford. Though Connecticut has many positive attributes — a vibrant and diverse population, good schools, a well-educated workforce, rich cultural opportunities, a historic coastline and scenic landscapes — we face deep fiscal challenges. Since the recession of 2008, we’ve dealt with a cycle of deficits, which have resulted from too much spending, shortfalls in revenue and historic underfunding of pension liabilities.

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Greg Ehlers THUMBNAIL 5-13-16

Letter: Greg Ehlers Thanks GOP Convention for State Senate Nomination

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I want to thank the delegates of the Republican Party for nominating me as their candidate in the November election for state Senate. It is an honor to represent the people of Norwalk and Darien in the fight against one-party rule. One-party Democratic rule has been devastating to Connecticut’s economy, both businesses and households. Bob Duff is the symbol of one-party rule and must be replaced. Residents of Norwalk and Darien are only too aware of the pain inflicted by Duff’s reckless budgets coupled and crippling tax increases.

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Primary results 4-26-16

In Darien Voting, Kasich Gets Most GOP Votes, Clinton Swamps Sanders Among Dems

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For Darien presidential primary voters on Tuesday, John Kasich is the most popular Republican candidate for president, with almost half the votes), with Donald Trump not far behind (41.5 percent), and Hillary Clinton is much more popular than Bernie Sanders (69 percent to 30 percent). Kasich garnered 1,284 votes; Trump, 1,070. Ted Cruz, more popular elsewhere in the country, was a very distant third in Darien’s GOP primary votes, with 186 (7.2 percent). (The image with this article shows the breakdown in votes by voting district.)

The results:
Republicans
John Kasich — 1,284 votes — 49.8 percent

Donald Trump — 1,070 votes — 41.5 percent

Ted Cruz — 186 votes — 7.2 percent

Ben Carson — 15 votes

Uncommitted — 21 votes
Democrats
Hillary Clinton — 832 votes — 69 percent

Bernie Sanders — 363 votes — 30 percent

Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente — 2 votes

Uncommitted — 6 votes

A total of 2,576 Republican votes were counted in Darien and 1,203 votes from Democrats.

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Carlo Leone 4-26-16

Carlo Leone Announces Re-election Bid for State Senate

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State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Stamford Democrat representing much of Stamford and Darien in the state Senate, has announced he is running for re-election. Here’s Leone’s statement on Facebook, posted at 5:58 p.m., Tuesday:
Join me as I run for re-election as your state senator in the 27th District this November. I will once again participate in the Citizens’ Election Program and need your help to qualify. This campaign finance program emphasizes the importance of grassroots donors because your voice matters. Please visit my site and contribute.

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Jack Orchulli of Darien Announces He’ll Run Against U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal

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Darien resident Jack Orchulli, former CEO of Michael Kors, has announced that he’s running for the Republican nomination to oppose U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “Welcome to the new home of Facebook communications with former CEO of Michael Kors, Jack Orchulli, who will be running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Please share with your friends,” reads a post on the “Orchulli for US Senate” Facebook account. Orchulli was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2004, when he ran and lost to then U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (like Blumenthal, a Democrat). Orchulli also ran as the GOP nominee for Comptroller of the state in 2010 but lost to current Comptroller Kevin Lembo.