Four Arrested in Absentee Ballot Misuse Case, Judge Orders Election Redo in Another Controversial Case

Four Democratic officials in Bridgeport, Connecticut, were arrested last year in connection with a scandal involving absentee ballots during the 2019 Democratic primary for the city’s mayoral race. The charges stemmed from allegations of ballot abuse, which has prompted local officials to take a firm stance on election integrity. Read MOre

The case, though tied to a 2019 election, has garnered significant attention as it highlights ongoing concerns about election manipulation at the local level.
The individuals arrested and charged in the incident are Wanda Geter-Pataky, a Democratic official in Bridgeport, Alfredo Castillo, a city councilor, Nilsa Heredia, and Josephine Edmonds. All four have been charged with unlawful possession of absentee ballots. As of now, the defendants have not issued any public statements or responded to media inquiries regarding the allegations.