{"id":2088040,"date":"2023-11-02T13:42:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-overturns-primary-election-calling-evidence-of-fraud-shocking\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T13:45:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:45:24","slug":"judge-overturns-primary-election-calling-evidence-of-fraud-shocking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-overturns-primary-election-calling-evidence-of-fraud-shocking\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge overturns primary election due to &#8216;shocking&#8217; evidence of fraud."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjudge-overturns-primary-election-calling-evidence-of-fraud-shocking%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2088040&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>A\u2064 Shocking\u200c Turn\u2062 of \u2064Events: Judge Overturns Primary Election in \u2064Connecticut<\/h2>\n<p>In \u2063a stunning ruling, a judge \u2063in Connecticut has overturned a primary election, citing\u200b &#8220;shocking&#8221; evidence presented in court. The election in question was the Democrat primary for the mayoral\u2064 race in Bridgeport, \u2064which saw\u2063 thousands of absentee ballots cast. Candidate\u200b John Gomes raised concerns about\u2064 fraudulent ballots, and it was revealed that some of the\u2064 ballots were indeed cast unlawfully.<\/p>\n<p>Connecticut state law allows for absentee voting\u2064 but imposes strict rules, including the requirement for\u2063 individuals distributing\u200c more than five absentee applications to register with the town clerk. Wanda Geter-Pataky and Eneida Martinez, supporters of the party-endorsed Mayor Joe Ganim, were \u200ccaught on \u2062video dropping\u200c off \u200cmultiple \u2063absentee ballots \u2063without being registered as distributors or designated by voters to do so.<\/p>\n<p>The judge, William Clark, \u200bstated \u2062that the conduct captured on video constituted \u200dmultiple violations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-overturns-primary-election-calling-evidence-of-fraud-shocking\/\" title=\"Judge overturns primary election due to 'shocking' evidence of fraud.\">state law governing\u2064 absentee voting<\/a>. As a result, \u200che declared the primary \u2063election results \u2064invalid and ordered a \u200dnew election to be held.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-county-supervisor-of-elections-placed-under-state-oversight-for-mail-in-ballot-violations-5518387?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacob-siegel-on-disinformation-the-hoax-of-the-century-part-1\/\" title=\"Jacob Siegel discusses disinformation and refers to it as the 'Hoax of the Century' in Part 1.\">ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories<\/a>&#8220;><strong>Florida County Supervisor of \u2063Elections Placed \u200cUnder State \u2064Oversight for Mail-In\u2062 Ballot Violations<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/30\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/body-of-man-who-was-missing-after-fishing-boat-sank-off-connecticut-is-recovered-5515954?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Body of Man Who Was Missing After Fishing Boat Sank Off Connecticut Is \u2064Recovered<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; \u206210\/25\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mayor Joe Ganim, who\u200b has served \u2062multiple terms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-turn-on-menendez-after-latest-indictment-straw-that-broke-the-camels-back\/\" title=\"Democrats abandon Menendez following new indictment: Final straw\">previously faced corruption charges<\/a>, denied any involvement in the fraudulent \u200bscheme. He expressed his disapproval of actions that undermine the \u2064integrity of the electoral \u2063process and city property.<\/p>\n<p>The judge emphasized\u200b the significance of the video \u2062evidence, describing it as &#8220;shocking&#8221; and highlighting the violations committed\u2064 by partisan actors. He rejected the argument that the primary \u200cshould not be overturned due to\u2064 the absence of testimony from the voters themselves.<\/p>\n<p>John Gomes, the challenger in the \u200dprimary, welcomed the ruling and emphasized that \u200djustice \u200dhad \u2064been \u200dserved for the people of Bridgeport. \u2063The \u200dcity has yet to comment on the decision, and Mayor Ganim is considering whether to appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Connecticut Secretary of State\u2063 Stephanie Thomas expressed satisfaction with the\u200b ruling \u200dand \u200bemphasized the need \u2064for policies to strengthen \u200cthe election \u200bsystem, such as drop\u200c box surveillance and voter education.<\/p>\n<h2>Questionable\u2064 Stamp<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the\u200d fraudulent\u200d ballots, John Gomes also \u2064raised concerns about the\u200c stamp\u200c used by\u200d city \u200dofficials to \u2064process the absentee \u2063ballots. The stamp did not contain the required town \u2063clerk&#8217;s signature, leading to doubts \u2064about its validity. The clerk&#8217;s \u200doffice \u200bclaimed that the signature on the\u200d stamp was damaged and\u2064 unusable, resulting in the use of a generic stamp\u200d instead.<\/p>\n<p>The judge ruled that despite the missing signature, the stamp was in &#8220;substantial compliance&#8221; with\u200b state law. \u2062Invalidating all absentee\u2063 ballots would\u200b have unfairly disenfranchised voters who were not\u200c at fault for \u2064the stamp issue.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b does the overturning of\u2062 the primary\u200c election in Bridgeport restore faith in the electoral process\u200b for\u200d the citizens of Bridgeport<\/h2>\n<p><span>  :\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/michigan-court-rules-against-democrat-attorney-generals-effort-to-extend-mail-in-ballot-deadline-5580962?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;><strong>Michigan \u2064Court Rules Against Democrat Attorney General&#8217;s Effort to Extend \u2062\u2063Mail-In\u200d Ballot Deadline<\/strong><\/a>  -\u200c 11\/07\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This case highlights the importance of upholding\u200c the\u200c integrity of our electoral process and ensuring that every vote counts. The \u200djudge&#8217;s decision to overturn the primary election in Bridgeport sends a strong message that election fraud will not be \u2063tolerated, regardless\u200c of political affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>While voter fraud has always been a concern, the\u2062 prevalence \u2063of mail-in voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic has raised additional\u2064 worries about the \u200bpotential for abuse in the electoral system. This ruling serves \u200cas a reminder that safeguards must be in place to prevent and detect fraudulent activity.<\/p>\n<p>It is commendable that John Gomes and his campaign\u200d team were diligent in challenging the irregularities they observed during\u2062 the primary election. Their commitment to a fair and honest electoral \u200cprocess should serve as an\u2062 inspiration to others who value the democratic principles upon which our nation was founded.<\/p>\n<p>The judge&#8217;s\u2064 decision to order a new election not only rectifies \u200bthe injustice done to the candidates who competed in the primary, but also restores faith in the electoral process for the citizens of Bridgeport. By holding \u2063a new\u2062 election with proper \u2062oversight and strict adherence to the \u200blaw, the people of Bridgeport can regain confidence in the fairness and legitimacy of the choosing\u200d their next mayor.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this \u200bruling serves as\u200b a \u2062warning to those who may\u2062 try to manipulate the voting process in future elections. \u2062The\u200c consequences of engaging in unlawful activities, such as ballot tampering or \u200cillegal distribution of absentee\u2062 applications, have been made clear. The court&#8217;s decision reinforces the need for heightened vigilance and enforcement to protect the integrity of our elections.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the\u200c overturning of the primary election in Bridgeport illustrates that our judicial \u200dsystem plays a crucial role in upholding democratic values. \u2064Judges, like William Clark, who carefully review the evidence presented before them and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kristi-noem-endorses-trump-in-warm-up-speech-that-sounds-like-vice-president-audition\/\" title=\"Kristi Noem backs Trump in VP-like speech.\">make decisions\u200d based<\/a> on\u200d the\u200b rule of law, are essential\u2062 in maintaining the integrity of our electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>As we move forward, it is important that we continue to prioritize \u200delection integrity and work to\u200b improve\u200d the safeguards\u200b in place to prevent fraud. Additionally, voter education and engagement \u2064are key in ensuring\u200d that individuals are aware\u200d of their rights and responsibilities when participating \u2063in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>The shocking turn of events in Connecticut serves\u2063 as a stark reminder of the importance of \u2062preserving the\u200c integrity of our \u2062elections. Let us learn from this\u2064 case and take the necessary steps to protect and strengthen our democratic system \u2064for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A judge in Connecticut has overturned a primary election due to &#8220;shocking&#8221; evidence. The Democrat primary for Bridgeport&#8217;s mayoral race on Sept. 12 involved numerous absentee ballots. Candidate John Gomes provided proof of fraudulent casting of some ballots. 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