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flag Connecticut faces 39 uncontested local races in 2025 due to candidate shortages from threats, harassment, and low turnout.

flag Connecticut is facing a growing crisis in local elections, with 39 uncontested races in 2025 due to difficulty recruiting candidates, driven by rising hostility, online harassment, and safety concerns. flag A Princeton study found a 9% increase in threats against local officials in early 2025, while state leaders cite political violence and public scrutiny as key deterrents. flag In response, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas launched an educational platform to encourage civic participation and launched new secure voting tabulators to modernize election infrastructure. flag Despite these efforts, voter turnout remains low, with only about 25% expected in the upcoming municipal elections.

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