Ganim declared victory after winning the in-person tally by 274 votes.
This victory comes after a local judge overturned the initial primary election in November. The judge's decision was prompted by a video that surfaced, showing Wanda Geter-Pataky, the Vice Chairwoman of the Democratic Town Clerk and a vocal supporter of incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim, stuffing the ballot drop boxes with potentially hundreds of absentee ballots.
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In the recent Democratic primary, Ganim emerged victorious against John Gomes. However, a Democrat judge in Connecticut has now overturned the results of the Bridgeport Democratic mayoral primary. Superior Court Judge William Clark ordered a new election to be held, citing the video evidence of election fraud as the basis for his decision. This ruling has significant implications, not just for Bridgeport but for the entire country, as it sets a precedent for cases involving mail-in ballot fraud.
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The Gateway Pundit reported in September that John Gomes' campaign released a video showing evidence of election fraud in the Bridgeport Democratic primary. The video prompted an investigation by the Bridgeport Police Department for possible misconduct. The footage shows a woman, identified as Wanda Geter-Pataky, dropping stacks of absentee ballots into an absentee ballot box outside the Bridgeport government center.
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Gomes' campaign claims that the video shows Geter-Pataky depositing stacks of absentee ballots ahead of the primary. Gomes stated on his Facebook page, "Video surveillance proving that the mayoral election was unequivocally stolen through corruption within City Hall by tampering with absentee ballots... This is an undeniable act of voter suppression and a huge civil rights violation. It's time to restore lasting credibility to our city's democracy."
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Gomes lost to incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim in the Democratic primary by a narrow margin of 251 votes. Ganim won the absentee vote tally, while Gomes led on the voting machines.
The Bridgeport Police Department confirmed that they are actively investigating the actions shown in the video. The department stated, "The Bridgeport Police Department immediately initiated an investigation to determine if any criminal wrongdoing has occurred. In addition, an internal investigation is being conducted to determine if any possible breach to our security video management system has occurred."
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During the first hearing, Bridgeport Democratic Registrar of Voters Patricia Howard admitted in court that she had not been following Connecticut law regarding the handling of mail-in ballots. The law requires each absentee ballot to be signed off by the town clerk, and if this requirement is not met, the ballot cannot be counted.
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In November, Judge Clark ordered a new election just days before the general election scheduled for November 7. Clark determined that the allegations of possible malfeasance were serious enough to warrant the overturning of the primary results. He stated that the volume of mishandled ballots called the result of the primary into serious doubt and left the court unable to determine the legitimate result.
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John Gomes hailed the ruling as "a victory for the people of Bridgeport," emphasizing his campaign's commitment to upholding the integrity of the democratic process. Gomes' lawyer, Bill Bloss, stated, "At the end of the day, the videos don't lie. The videos showed substantial, massive absentee ballot misconduct."
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On the other hand, Mayor Joe Ganim said he would consult his lawyers about a possible appeal and encouraged residents to vote in the new election, stating, "Let's send a powerful message that we want to keep the progress going in Bridgeport."
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This incident of voter fraud in Bridgeport is not an isolated case. In New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has added new charges to an ongoing election fraud case involving Democrat Alex Mendez, the Paterson City Council President, and several alleged co-conspirators. The defendants are accused of attempting to rig the election, tampering with ballots, and obstructing justice through witness tampering.
Mendez was initially indicted on election fraud charges in 2021. Fresh charges have now been brought against him, his wife Yohanny Mendez, and two other Paterson residents, Omar Ledesma and Iris Rigo. The investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability was prompted when the U.S. Postal Inspection Service found suspiciously stashed mail-in ballots for the May 2020 Paterson municipal election.
The Bridgeport and New Jersey scandals highlight the double standard that exists in how the justice system and the media treat allegations of election fraud, depending on the party involved. Republicans who expressed concerns about the integrity of the 2020 Presidential election were dismissed by mainstream media outlets and other institutions that insisted the election was secure. However, when a Democrat is involved in a similar scandal, the justice system seems more willing to take action, and the media appears more open to covering it.
During the first hearing, Bridgeport Democratic Registrar of Voters Patricia Howard admitted in court that she had not been following Connecticut law regarding the handling of mail-in ballots. The law requires each absentee ballot to be signed off by the town clerk, and if this requirement is not met, the ballot cannot be counted.
In November, Judge Clark ordered a new election just days before the general election scheduled for November 7. Clark determined that the allegations of possible malfeasance were serious enough to warrant the overturning of the primary results. He stated that the volume of mishandled ballots called the result of the primary into serious doubt and left the court unable to determine the legitimate result.
John Gomes hailed the ruling as "a victory for the people of Bridgeport," emphasizing his campaign's commitment to upholding the integrity of the democratic process. Gomes' lawyer, Bill Bloss, stated, "At the end of the day, the videos don't lie. The videos showed substantial, massive absentee ballot misconduct."
On the other hand, Mayor Joe Ganim said he would consult his lawyers about a possible appeal and encouraged residents to vote in the new election, stating, "Let's send a powerful message that we want to keep the progress going in Bridgeport."
This incident of voter fraud in Bridgeport is not an isolated case. In New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has added new charges to an ongoing election fraud case involving Democrat Alex Mendez, the Paterson City Council President, and several alleged co-conspirators. The defendants are accused of attempting to rig the election, tampering with ballots, and obstructing justice through witness tampering.
Mendez was initially indicted on election fraud charges in 2021. Fresh charges have now been brought against him, his wife Yohanny Mendez, and two other Paterson residents, Omar Ledesma and Iris Rigo. The investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability was prompted when the U.S. Postal Inspection Service found suspiciously stashed mail-in ballots for the May 2020 Paterson municipal election.
The Bridgeport and New Jersey scandals highlight the double standard that exists in how the justice system and the media treat allegations of election fraud, depending on the party involved. Republicans who expressed concerns about the integrity of the 2020 Presidential election were dismissed by mainstream media outlets and other institutions that insisted the election was secure. However, when a Democrat is involved in a similar scandal, the justice system seems more willing to take action, and the media appears more open to covering it.
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