NORWALK, Conn. — Israel Navarro, the political newcomer who is challenging five-term state Senator Bob Duff (D-25) for the Democratic nomination, released a video on YouTube over the weekend slamming Duff for votes on bills he said would negatively affect workers and senior citizens.
One of the votes, involving sick pay, passed by a single vote. Duff was one of five Democrats to break ranks and vote with the Republicans against the bill.
Navarro announced his intent to challenge Duff in mid-February. As of his April 10 campaign filing, he had raised $1,300, with $500 spent on a campaign office and $800 cash on hand. To qualify for state funding, candidates must raise at least $5,000 from 150 district donors. Deadline for qualifying for funding for the Aug. 12 primary is July 18.
Democrats will convene for their state Senate endorsement convention May 19 in the Norwalk City Hall Conference Room. If Duff wins the party endorsement, as expected, Navarro could petition his way onto the ballot. Primary election candidates must file their petition or nomination certificate by June 10.
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