Stratford State Rep. Dancho Receives Independent Party Endorsement

Campaign Press Release

STRATFORD, CT — In recent days, State Representative Laura Dancho was once again officially endorsed by the Independent Party of Connecticut as she seeks reelection for state representative of the 120th Assembly District. This endorsement underscores Dancho’s longtime commitment to bipartisanship, public safety, investing in education, and her ability to address a diverse range of constituent concerns.

Every election, the Independent Party of Connecticut endorses candidates who employ centrist ideas that transcend party politics. Dancho, who unseated an established incumbent in 2022, shared her gratitude for this endorsement, highlighting its value for unaffiliated voters who are challenged with navigating a highly polarized presidential election year.

“I am honored to once again receive the Independent Party endorsement,” said Dancho. “Being independent minded is critical in our modern political landscape because it calls us to pull back from ‘politics’ and focus on the issues. I will continue to be the common-sense candidate that Stratford voters deserve, so that together, we can make our state more affordable, safe, and sustainable.”

To secure the endorsement, unlike her opponent, Dancho submitted an issues survey, vowing to fight for election integrity and also testified in opposition to a bill that sought to strip the Independent Party of their name. This comes after she has witnessed repeated attempts by the majority party to disenfranchise Independent and unaffiliated voters, most recently in neighboring Bridgeport.

“When Bridgeport’s incumbents commit election fraud to beat out a fellow Independent endorsed candidate, voters are disenfranchised,” added Dancho. “As State Representative, I have submitted testimony opposing attempts from the majority party to make it more difficult for the Independent Party to thrive, as well as voted to support legislation to criminalize voter fraud and secure our elections.”

Dancho concluded, “I began my time in politics because I believe that no voter should ever feel disenfranchised, and I want to ensure all our residents have a seat at the table. As the endorsed Republican and Independent candidate for state representative, I will keep putting Stratford’s interests first and be the only candidate to stand with our police, support tax cuts, fully fund our schools, and provide a prosperous community for new and prospective businesses and families.”

State Representative Laura Dancho represents the 120th House Assembly District in Stratford and is seeking reelection on November 5th. She encourages all voters to take advantage of early voting dates (beginning October 21st) and invites voters who need an absentee application to contact her today at www.Dancho2024.com.

This press release was produced by the Dancho for State Rep 2024 campaign. The views expressed here are the author’s own.