Redding Democrats

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

**DARRELL HARRIS AND THE CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY: A CONNECTION EASTON VOTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT**

Darrell Harris, the Republican candidate for State Representative and the Chair of the Easton Republican Town Committee, has a documented history of membership with the Connecticut Republican Assembly (CTRA), an organization affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA), which describes itself as the “Republican Wing of the Republican Party.”

**Why does this matter?**

The CTRA is affiliated with a national conservative organization whose published platform takes hardline positions on fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, separation of church and state, public education, and the authority of federal law.

These positions raise serious questions about whether the organization's vision for our state reflects the values of fairness, inclusion, individual freedom, and respect for our neighbors that so many of us in Easton, Redding, Weston, and across Connecticut hold dear.

Consider some of those positions:

**1. Marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights.** The NFRA platform explicitly opposes same-s*x marriage and efforts to validate transgender identity.

**2. Reproductive rights.** The organization opposes abortion and describes it as something other than healthcare. Its platform also supports restrictions on reproductive and s*xual health education.

**3. Separation of church and state.** Its platform criticizes the contemporary interpretation of separation of church and state and describes secular humanism as a de facto state religion.

**4. Federal law and constitutional authority.** The platform supports state resistance to certain federal laws and even asserts a state's right to secede from the United States.

**5. Public education.** The organization advocates broad restrictions on teaching s*x education, s*xual health, s*xual identity, and certain historical subjects in public schools.

These are not positions invented by political opponents. They come from the national organization's published platform.

Voters deserve to understand the organizations with which candidates have chosen to associate, especially when those organizations publish positions affecting the rights and freedoms of Connecticut residents.

**The sources are public. Read them and draw your own conclusions.**

**Sources:**

• Connecticut Republican Assembly page:
https://www.facebook.com/ctrahq

• Connecticut Republican Assembly:
https://ctra.us

• CTRA principles:
https://ctra.us/principles

• National Federation of Republican Assemblies:
https://nationalrepublicanassemblies.com

• Town of Easton — September 5, 2024, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force meeting minutes, including Harris's written statement: https://www.eastonct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15128/Easton-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Task-Force-EDIT-Regular-Meeting-Minutes-09---05---2024

02/11/2026

Last day for Early Voting. Go to City Hall or WestConn Midtown Student Center between 10 AM and 6 PM and Vote Blue!

31/10/2026

The Redding Democratic Town Committee does not condone any candidate or party removing their opponent's sign from public property. If there are concerns about illegal sign placement, please bring those to the attention of the Redding Police Department.

We appreciate that Anne Hughes has taken responsibility for her actions, and we trust the legal process to proceed fairly.

We continue to support Anne Hughes in her reelection bid for State Representative and encourage voters to remain focused on the issues in the closing days of the campaign.

25/10/2026

Did you miss the voter registration deadline?

That’s OK! It’s not too late to register to vote!

Same-Day Registration (SDR) allows any eligible CT resident, who is not yet registered or is registered in one town but has moved to another, to register and subsequently vote.

✔️Register at your municipality’s designated SDR location during any of the 14 Early Voting Days or on Election Day.

✔️At least one SDR location will be designated in each municipality where you may register and vote during the Early Voting period or on Election Day.

✔️In most towns, the SDR location will be the same as the Early Voting location. Check with your town to find the location.

To confirm the correct location, please check your municipality’s website or MyVote.CT.gov.

24/10/2026

Vote Row A! Early voting happening now.

21/10/2026

Honored and proud to receive the official endorsement of UConn AAUP (University of Connecticut American Association of University Professors)! 🎓👏
Strong public universities are the backbone of vibrant communities and strong economies. Educators, researchers, and campus staff dedicate their lives to shaping our future leaders, and they deserve a steadfast advocate in office.
Standing with UConn AAUP means fighting for: 📚 Robust funding for public higher education
🤝 Protecting collective bargaining and labor rights
💡 Supporting our faculty, staff, and students across every campus
Thank you to the members and leadership of UConn AAUP for placing your trust in our campaign. Together, we will keep fighting for high-quality, accessible public education across Connecticut!