In the competitive Democratic primary for the 22nd state Senate District, four candidates—Tyler Mack, Scott Burns, former Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, and Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox—are vying for the seat previously held by retiring Sen. Marilyn Moore. Meanwhile, in the 124th state House district, incumbent Andre Baker faces a challenge from City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez, who is trying to leverage absentee ballots to overturn an early voting deficit. Martinez's campaign is overshadowed by controversies, including ongoing criminal investigations related to absentee ballot mishandling. In the broader political landscape, Republicans in Connecticut are finalizing their candidates for congressional races, aiming to break a long-standing absence in Washington. Gerry Smith and Matt Corey are competing for the chance to challenge Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who is seeking re-election amidst economic discontent among voters. The outcomes of these primaries will shape the political dynamics in Connecticut heading into the November elections.