2014 Primary Election: We’re on the eve of selection

This report was originally posted Monday morning.

NORWALK, Conn. – Will Norwalk voters seek to trade in their two long-time Democratic state representatives in favor of a newer and more aggressive pair? Who will get to carry the Republican banner into the November election in the 142^nd District, where Larry Cafero is stepping down after 22 years? And will Norwalk Republicans follow their Town Committee’s lead and dump their 14-year registrar of voters? Today – Tuesday, Aug. 12 – we will find the answers to these questions as voters go the polls for the much ballyhooed primary election.

But, hey, it’s not just about Norwalk. Republican voters will also find an array of state candidates from which to choose, including who will get to challenge Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Republicans in every Norwalk district can cast their ballots.

Only Democrats in districts 137 and 140 will vote in this primary.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Here’s the lineup for election (* = endorsed; + = incumbent):

Democrats

State Representative, 137^th District

• *David Watts
• +Chris Perone

State Representative, 140^th District

• *+Bruce Morris
• Warren Peña

Republicans

State Representative, 142^nd District

• *Emily Wilson
• Fred Wilms

Governor

• *Thomas Foley
• John McKinney

Lieutenant Governor

• *Penny Bacchiochi
• Heather Somers
• David Walker

Comptroller

• *Sharon McLaughlin
• Angel Cadena

To find where you are supposed to vote in Norwalk, here are some links and a phone number:

• Norwalk State/Federal Voting Map 
• Secretary of the State’s office has a voter look-up 
• City of Norwalk has a voter look-up
• Voters without Internet access can call the Registrar of Voter’s office at 203-854-7996.

Sample ballots:

• Republican sample ballot
• Democratic sample ballot

Links to key local campaign stories (for a complete look at coverage, click on 2014 elections in the navigation bar at the top of the page, or search 2014 primary):

League of Women Voters Election guide

Karen Doyle Lyons profile

John Federici profile

Emily Wilson platform

Emily Wilson profile

Fred Wilms profile

Warren Peña platform

Warren Peña profile

Bruce Morris profile

Chris Perone profile

David Watts profile

David Watts, Chris Perone, Bruce Morris and Fred Wilms did not respond to our offer to print their platform statements.