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Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Larson (D-Conn.), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Jim Himes (D-Conn.), and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) join survivors and families of gun violence victims at a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on Dec. 12 to mark the 12th anniversary of the shooting at Sandy [...]

‘Threats of violence against elected officials are unacceptable, unconscionable and have no place,’ Jeffries said

Connecticut's entire congressional delegation was targeted by violent threats, leading House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to speak out, following Trump nominees facing threats earlier this week.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Friday called for "maximum protection" for members of Congress and their families in response to a series of bomb threats around Thanksgiving.Why it matters: Nearly the entire Connecticut congressional delegation faced bomb threats on Thursday following a spate of similar threats targeting Trump administration appointees.Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said Friday that he had been "recently notified" of a bomb threat targeting him and his family at their home but that there was "no evidence of a bomb on the property."None of the threats turned out to be credible, according to statements from the lawmakers and appointees, law enforcement and the Trump transition team.But the incidents still have lawmakers and staffers on edge amid a broad rise in threats against members of Congress in recent years.What he's saying: "We have been in close communication with the Sergeant at Arms office and it is imperative that Congress provide maximum protection for all Members and their families moving forward," Jeffries said in a statement.The Democratic leader said the threats are "unacceptable, unconscionable and have no place in a civilized society," and that House Democrats "will not be deterred or intimidated from serving the people by violent threats.""All perpetrators of political violence directed at any party must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law," he added.State of play: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Reps. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), John Larson (D-Conn.), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) were all targeted Thursday.According to Jeffries, the incidents "ranged from detailed threats of a pipe bomb placed in mailboxes to swatting," and all were "signed with 'MAGA' at the conclusion of the message."The Capitol Police declined to offer details about the threats in order to "minimize the risk of copy-cats."The other side: Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), the chair of the House Administration Committee, said in a statement to Axios that there "is no place for threats or political violence in our democracy.""I'm in constant communication with our law enforcement officials to ensure they have the resources they need to keep Members and their families safe," he added.A spokesperson for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Zoom out: Several Trump appointees, including Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), were targeted by bomb and "swatting" threats Wednesday.The incidents come against the backdrop of a years-long rise in political violence targeting lawmakers and public figures in both parties, including two assassination attempts against Trump.House Democrats launched a task force on member safety last December after a series of raucous protests around the Israel-Hamas war.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At least six Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on their homes Thursday, the lawmakers or their offices said.

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes ran against Republican challenger George Logan to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.

What to KnowPoll closing times vary by state. Make sure you are in line in time to ensure you get to cast a ballot.If you run into issues while voting, contact the Election Protection hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) in English or 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682) in Spanish or English.You can watch special election coverage on the NBC10 Boston News Channel on our website, the NBC10 Boston app, or whatever platform you use for streaming.Nationwide election updates: Follow the latest national election news here.It’s Election Day, and we’re here with live updates on your local races. Of course, we’ll also keep tabs on the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.What to know if you’re voting in ConnecticutIn Connecticut, incumbent Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy is the projected winner for U.S. Senate. The 5th Congressional District will also choose between incumbent Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican challenger George Logan. There is also a ballot question concerning absentee voting. Polls closed at 8 p.m. What to know if you’re voting in MaineIn Maine we’ll be watching a U.S. Senate race between incumbent Independent Sen. Angus King, Independent Jason Cherry, Democrat David Costello and Republican Demi Kouzounas. Polls closed at 8 p.m.What to know if you’re voting in MassachusettsVoters in Massachusetts will decide on a U.S. Senate seat this year: Incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Warren is the projected winner over her challenger by Republican John Deaton. There are also five ballot questions up for a vote. Polls in Massachusetts closed at 8 p.m.What to know if you’re voting in New HampshireIn New Hampshire, voters will choose a new governor as current Gov. Chris Sununu has decided not to seek reelection. It’s Republican Kelly Ayotte against Democrat Joyce Craig. There is also a constitutional amendment up for a vote. In New Hampshire polls were required to be open until 7 p.m., though some locations may close later.What to know if you’re voting in Rhode IslandIn Rhode Island the key race is for a U.S. Senate seat, where Democratic U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will face Republican Patricia Morgan. Polls closed at 8 p.m.What to know if you’re voting in VermontIn Vermont, incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott is the projected winner of his race. Incumbent Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is also the projected winner of his race, according to NBC News Polls closed at 7 p.m.Follow along as we take you through Election Day 2024.

As of this writing on election night, voters in Connecticut and around the country have reason to feel confident in the democratic process. Minor snafus aside, the system appears to be running as intended, and turnout, both in early voting on Election Day, appears strong. Statewide, CT News Junkie noted in a headline, “Despite Bumps [...]

As the hotly-contested campaign for Connecticut’s 5th District congressional seat approaches the finish line, it must be noted that in 2022 Rep. Jahana Hayes defeated George Logan, her current opponent, by only 2,004 votes. Some of Hayes’ votes came from a far-left third-party misleadingly named the Connecticut Working Families Party (CTWFP), which endorsed Hayes as [...]

A handful of states begin early in-person voting on Monday as Election Day nears.

Fifth District Congressional candidates George Logan and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes will face off again, this time at a forum hosted by AARP Connecticut.

"It's not a good thing for our state's politics to have such a paucity of debates,'' said CT political science professor Gary Rose. "... It's a political arrogance that's out there, and it's hurting the voters.''

The 2024 election cycle has been marred by gun violence, dangerous rhetoric that further undermines trust in our government and denigrates American citizens, and a daily barrage of falsehoods and opinions presented as truth and facts by certain media outlets. Have we lost our sense of community, of country, of what it means to live [...]

Voters in a ring of congressional districts encircling New York City where Republican candidates often do well but Donald Trump struggled in 2020 could decide which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years

In a district reaching from Avon to the Massachusetts border, a first-term state senator is trying to hold off a Democrat in a rematch after winning in a squeaker two years ago.

National Republicans have launched a television commercial against U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes on the hot-button issue of fentanyl, but Hayes is defending her vote.

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In her most recent letter, “Hayes aided and abetted the 4-year lie Biden was mentally sound” (Aug. 6), Faith Ham of Cheshire once again feels the need to attack President Biden along with Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, both wonderful, committed Democrats whom we fully support. She bizarrely accuses Hayes of “covering” for Biden. Although [...]

Just a few weeks ago my opponent, incumbent Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, told a group of supporters, as reported by the Waterbury Republican American, that she would participate in several debates. Sadly, as of this writing, Congresswoman Hayes has not accepted a single invitation. While frustrating, it comes as no surprise, given the incumbent’s failure to [...]

Matt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House and Senate in the past, has won the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy again. Corey says he believes voters are now more receptive...

Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., won the nomination to another term Tuesday, unlike colleague Jamaal Bowman, a fellow progressive who lost his primary in New York in June.

Democratic Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, left and Republican challenger Eric Hovde have been battling each other for months, making Tuesday’s primaries more of a formality.

Last month, Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, demonstrated the courage of her convictions by going all in on the re-election of President Joe Biden (“Hayes in Waterbury: She’s pro-Biden,” July 14). Other Democrats waited to see which way the Establishment winds blew before conceding that our enfeebled president was too weak to carry on. Not [...]

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Monday announced a slate of 26 Republican candidates as part of its “Young Gun” program, which highlights non-incumbent candidates and challengers in competitive districts. The initial list of 2024 candidates includes 24 Republicans who are either challenging incumbent Democrats or seeking a seat that a Democrat is vacating, [...]

While Joe Biden and Kamala Harris espouse essentially the same policy positions on major issues, Connecticut Democrats were sharply reenergized Monday as they looked ahead to the new campaign with Harris at the top of the presidential ticket. Democrats had been in a state of political panic since Biden’s disastrous performance in a debate in [...]

A number of Democratic lawmakers, governors and past leaders were quick to rally behind Vice President Harris as she pursues the Democratic Party's presidential nomination following President Biden's withdrawal from the race. Shortly after dropping out of the presidential race, Biden endorsed Harris as his successor, stating it is "time to come together and beat" [...]

U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, recently made the bold claim that she, unlike her opponent George Logan, is a paragon of transparency. Perhaps, then, Hayes should come clean with voters with her positions on the following issues: n Her unequivocal support for an addled elderly man who is mentally incompetent to stand trial for [...]