Following former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to suspend her gubernatorial campaign one day before the state convention—where delegates vote for nominees who will appear on the November ballot or proceed to an August primary—the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee now supports State Senator Ryan Fazio for Governor and has always supported former U.S. Senate and Congressional candidate Matthew Corey for Lt. Governor.

State Senator Fazio has impressed his caucus colleagues with his hard work ethic and ability to win and keep a blue district since first being elected in 2021, after the resignation of a democrat predecessor. At only 36 years of age, he has a long career ahead of him.

Matthew Corey, well known to former Chairman Juliana Simone who retired as Chair in January of this year, says Corey is the best choice for the Fazio ticket, because Matt brings veteran and small business votes to Fazio, as well as name recognition from diligently run statewide federal campaigns. As someone older than Ryan, Corey also brings wisdom, stature, and outsider appeal as someone who wants to serve the public but is not a political insider. Amanda North, the new Chairman of the Barkhamsted RTC, agrees and gives her full support to Corey joining Fazio.

Good luck to all of our candidates:

Governor: State Senator Ryan Fazio

Lt. Governor: Matthew Corey

Attorney General: John Bolton

Comptroller: Jen Tooker

Secretary of the State: Peter Lumaj

Treasurer: Fred Wilms

Good luck to all of our candidates:

Governor: State Senator Ryan Fazio

Lt. Governor: Matthew Corey

Attorney General: John Bolton

Comptroller: Jen Tooker

Secretary of the State: Peter Lumaj

Treasurer: Fred Wilms

Good luck to all of our candidates:

Governor: State Senator Ryan Fazio

Lt. Governor: Matthew Corey

Attorney General: John Bolton

Comptroller: Jen Tooker

Secretary of the State: Peter Lumaj

Treasurer: Fred Wilms

Good luck to all of our candidates:

Governor: State Senator Ryan Fazio

Lt. Governor: Matthew Corey

Attorney General: John Bolton

Comptroller: Jen Tooker

Secretary of the State: Peter Lumaj

Treasurer: Fred Wilms

On April 20th, at the monthly Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee meeting, members enthusiastically agreed to join all of the SD08 RTC’s, statewide legislators and businesses to endorse long-serving First Selectman of Harwinton, Michael Criss. First Selectman Criss attended the meeting to present himself as the State Senate’s 8th district candidate.

“The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee proudly endorses Mike Criss for the eighth District Senate seat. Mike has a long history as Harwinton First Selectman fighting for local control and against Hartford’s overreach into our communities. As our next Senator, he has committed to lowering our tax burden and reducing the unreasonable mandates being thrust upon our small towns. During this year celebrating American’s 250th anniversary, Mike represents everything this country was founded on, and why every freedom loving citizen should vote for him.”

Delegates for the Republican convention gathered at the Torrington City Hall to nominate Attorney James Steck who is seeking a second term as the current Judge of Probate. There were no other nominations and the convention went smoothly. Delegates from the towns of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, New Hartford, Torrington and Winchester voted unanimously to support Judge Steck to remain in his elected position. State Representative Joe Canino (R-65) attended to show his support, as well as current Barkhamsted RTC Chairman Amanda North and former Chair Juliana Simone. Steck told delegates how rewarding the job has been and detailed the many ways he has helped his constituents.