Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Let's turn Connecticut RED

John, Do you want to help turn Connecticut RED?  We need to drive people to get out to vote for our Connecticut Republican candidates, and that starts with getting out on the campaign trail.  This week, we are officially launching Red, White, & Knock Trainings in several towns around Connecticu…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John, Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest.Help Connecticut Republicans in our effort to petition for a special session to lower you…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John, Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest.On Monday, state lawmakers and local officials held a news briefing in Oxford to discuss …

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Red, White, & Knock!

John, We are excited to announce that Red, White, & Knock, a weekend of training and campaigning to help elect Republicans in Connecticut, will take place in various towns around the state on September 5, 6, and 7!   Red, White, & Knock will be hosted in the following towns: Danbury, Ansoni…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John, Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest.From the Desk of Chairman Ben Proto: Democrats are tone-deaf on rising electric bills.   …

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 3:05 PM

GOVERNOR LAMONT NEEDS TO COME HOME AND HELP BAIL OUT THE TOWNS DROWNING FROM STORM DAMAGE

IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 19, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben Proto [email protected]  GOVERNOR LAMONT NEEDS TO COME HOME AND HELP BAIL OUT THE TOWNS DROWNING FROM STORM DAMAGE  MIDDLETOWN — This weekend, many communities in Connecticut were hit by devastating rains, washing out major and minor roads, inflict…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Did your electric bill skyrocket this month?

John, Connecticut has the third-highest electric rates in the nation.  The Democrat-appointed PURA voted to approve the latest increase, and CT Democrats have been remarkably silent. They are making it harder for CT families to make ends meet. We want to hear from you.  Did your electric bill skyro…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 9:54 PM

STAMFORD DEMOCRAT REPRESENTATIVE ANABEL FIGUEROA MUST RESIGN FOLLOWING ANTISEMITIC COMMENTS

IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 15, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben Proto [email protected]  STAMFORD DEMOCRAT REPRESENTATIVE ANABEL FIGUEROA MUST RESIGN FOLLOWING ANTISEMITIC COMMENTS  MIDDLETOWN — Before Tuesday’s state primary, a video from Stamford Representative Anabel Figueroa, D-Stamford surfaced in which Fi…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 4:57 PM

DEMOCRATS ARE TONE-DEAF ON RISING ELECTRIC BILLS

IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 15, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben Proto [email protected] DEMOCRATS ARE TONE-DEAF ON RISING ELECTRIC BILLSPURA APPROVES ANOTHER INCREASE IN ELECTRIC BILLS MIDDLETOWN — The Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA), on Wednesday, approved an increase in electric bills to “true up” …

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Get Out and Vote!

John, Today is Primary Day here in Connecticut! If you haven't already voted, make sure you get out and vote. Polls are open today until 8 PM.   Republicans in the state will be voting for a candidate for United States Senate. There are also primary elections in the following races: 4th Congression…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John, Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest.From the Desk of Chairman Ben Proto: Lamont and Democrats need to fix Connecticut's elect…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 7:53 PM

LAMONT AND DEMOCRATS NEED TO FIX CONNECTICUT’S ELECTRIC BILL

IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected] LAMONT AND DEMOCRATS NEED TO FIX CONNECTICUT’S ELECTRIC BILLLamont should issue an Executive Order Putting Moratorium on Collecting Public Benefit Charges and Call Legislature into Special Session MIDDLETOWN — Today, the Senat…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Early Access: Connecticut Victory Volunteer Program

John,  We are at a crossroads. Under Democrat leadership, our state has become both unaffordable and unsafe. Grocery prices and prices at the pump continue to rise, and crime has flooded our communities.  This November, we have the opportunity to put an end to this madness by electing Connecticut R…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 7:56 PM

HARRIS-WALZ IS THE MOST FAR-LEFT RADICAL TICKET IN AMERICAN HISTORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected] HARRIS-WALZ IS THE MOST FAR-LEFT RADICAL TICKET IN AMERICAN HISTORY  MIDDLETOWN — “Today, Vice President Kamala Harris showed her true colors and the direction she wants to take America by choosing one of, if not the most, far…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. From the Desk of Chairman Ben Proto: Antisemitism should not be tolerated.   This relea…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 7:46 PM

ANTISEMITISM SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED

IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected] SWASTIKAS FOUND AT STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOLANTISEMITISM MUST NOT BE TOLERATED  MIDDLETOWN — “Swastikas painted at a Stamford High School is a further indication that antisemitism in Connecticut, and across the country and world, i…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 11:27 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. "While there are many ways to help ensure America’s future, the single most important a…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Events · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM

You are Invited: Fundraiser for Mike France in Somers

John,  Join CT GOP Chairman Ben Proto and Gary Byron at a fundraiser to support Mike France, candidate for Congress in CT's 2nd District, hosted by the Somers and Enfield Republican Town Committees.  Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 6:30 PMJoanna's Restaurant145 Main Street, Route 190, Somers, CT, 06071 …

See More from CTGOP Events

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 12:33 AM

CTGOP Chairman Proto Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected] Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress  MIDDLETOWN — Today, Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto released the following statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the Un…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Chairman Proto: Christine Palm Thinks Violence Is More American Than Baseball And Apple Pie

READ IT IN CTNEWSJUNKIE What’s Wrong With This Picture? - CTGOP Chairman Ben Proto, 7.23.24  You have to give state Rep. Christine Palm credit – she consistently tries to sell her far-left agenda to the people she serves in the Connecticut Legislature. While Rep. Palm is thankfully retiring from p…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Chairman Proto: Republicans are Ready to Fight for America

READ IT IN CT EXAMINER Republicans are Ready to Fight for America  - CTGOP Chairman Ben Proto, 7.21.24  The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee demonstrated Donald J. Trump’s resiliency and the growth of a major political party that is truer to its founding principles. Created on the con…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut Republicans traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the 2024 Republican Natio…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

July 21, 2024 at 7:24 PM

STATEMENT FROM CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN PARTY ON WITHDRAWAL OF PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected] STATEMENT FROM CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN PARTY ON WITHDRAWAL OF PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE  MIDDLETOWN — The Democratic Party is in shambles, and they have no plan to help the average American in Connecticut. …

See More from CTGOP Communications

  CTGOP Events · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 5:23 PM

TOMORROW: President Trump's Nomination Watch Parties

John,  Join your fellow Connecticut Republicans TOMORROW, July 18th to watch along as President Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president at the 2024 Republican National Convention!  Watch parties will be taking place in both Somers and Norwich! Please see the below flyers. We hope to s…

See More from CTGOP Events

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Recorded LIVE From The Republican National Convention

John, I am here at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with the rest of Connecticut's delegation!  While we gear up for the second day of the convention, we wanted to send our most engaged supporters special BONUS content of The Right Direction LIVE from the CONVENTION FLOOR, takin…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut Republican Party Chair Ben Proto released a statement on the attempted assa…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 14, 2024 at 12:26 AM

STATEMENT ON THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP

July 13, 2024 Ben Proto, CT Republican [email protected] For Immediate ReleaseCHAIRMAN PROTO STATEMENT ON THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP (Middletown) Chairman Proto today released the following statement following the attempted assassination on President Trump: "Today’s attempt…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Events · [email protected]

July 13, 2024 at 6:11 PM

You're Invited: President Trump's Nomination Watch Parties

John,  Join your fellow Connecticut Republicans on Thursday, July 18th to watch along as President Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president at the 2024 Republican National Convention!  Watch parties will be taking place in both Somers and Norwich! Please see the below flyers. We hope t…

See More from CTGOP Events

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM

CTGOP Chair Ben Proto discusses GOP's 2024 Platform on Fox 61

John,  Connecticut Republican Party Chair Ben Proto, who is serving on the RNC's Platform Committee this year, joined Fox 61 last night to discuss our party's 2024 platform.  “We're going to ask people to go read it, because I think they're going to be surprised by a lot of the things they see in i…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.   We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. This year's 4th of July cookouts for 10 people cost an average of $71.22, over $15 more…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Happy 4th of July!

John,Happy Independence Day! 248 years ago, right here in New England, our colonies became the United States of America.Today, we celebrate the creation of the greatest society the world has ever known. Let's take a moment to think about where our country has been, where we are going, and how you c…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut's Secretary of the State and CT Senate Democrats pushed back on Republican …

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Cast Your Vote for President Trump's VP Pick

John,  It's OFFICIAL: President Trump is in the process of choosing his pick for Vice President. Cast your vote below to tell us which Vice Presidential pick has your support to be on President Trump's 2024 ticket!  VOTE NOW   PAID FOR BY THE CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEP: (860) 4…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Connecticut House and Senate Republicans Call for Strengthened Election Security and Bip…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Sign Up for the Election Day Operations Team

John,  As you may have seen last week, four Connecticut Democrat officials, including Vice-Chair of the Bridgeport DTC Wanda Geter-Pataky, have been arrested in connection with absentee ballot fraud during a 2019 election in Bridgeport. These are some of the people who were also involved in more ab…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Listen to my discussion with Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding!

John, We just dropped another episode of The Right Direction – the official podcast of the Connecticut Republican Party! I hope you can take a listen.This week, I was joined by special guest CT Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding for a great discussion regarding the work that Senate Republican…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. Tuesday: Connecticut prosecutors charged four Bridgeport political operatives with abusi…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 12:03 AM

THIS THURSDAY: Our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner

John,  Please join me in welcoming United States Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota to the great state of Connecticut for our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner!  This year's dinner will be held at the Stamford Hilton Hotel this Thursday, June 13, 2024. We are just three days away and tickets are …

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 2:27 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. We are just a few days away from the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner!   DON'T MISS THIS…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM

WETHERSFIELD DEMOCRATS PROVE TO BE COWARDS BY FAILING TO HONOR A HERO

IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected]  WETHERSFIELD DEMOCRATS PROVE TO BE COWARDSBY FAILING TO HONOR A HERO MIDDLETOWN — Chairman Ben Proto chastised Wethersfield Democrats who failed to honor the senseless murder of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier after calling the t…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Chris Healy · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 6:40 PM

Please join me at the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner!

John,  I am honored to be the recipient of the Prescott Bush Award at the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Awards Dinner on June 13th at the Stamford Hilton Hotel! I hope you will join me there for a great night surrounded by fellow Republicans from across our state.   The keynote speaker for this year's …

See More from Chris Healy

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 6:02 PM

New podcast episode now available!

John, We just dropped a new episode of The Right Direction – the official podcast of the Connecticut Republican Party – and it’s a must-listen.I was joined by special guest CT House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora for a great discussion regarding the work that Republicans are doing in the House…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. The Prescott Bush Awards Dinner is coming up on Thursday, June 13!  TICKETS ARE GOING FA…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM

TOMORROW: Join Mike France and Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler

John,  You are invited to an event with Republican candidate in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District Mike France and Special Guest Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) tomorrow at 6:00 pm in Norwich!   To RSVP, purchase your ticket here, or contact Greta Burgess at [email protected].  Get you…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 10:38 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. We are just a few weeks away from our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner! Get your tickets…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 10:17 AM

Official launch of The RIGHT Direction podcast!

John,  This is huge news – I could not be more excited to share it with you.We have officially launched The RIGHT Direction podcast, and we’ll be releasing episodes on a biweekly basis to communicate directly with you!I was joined by a very special guest for Episode #1, Republican National Committee…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  CTGOP Communications · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 7:52 PM

CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR LAMONT TO KEEP HIS WORD AND VETO TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO PAY STRIKING WORKERS' BILL

IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2024Press ContactChairman Ben [email protected]  CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS CALL ON GOVERNOR LAMONT TO KEEP HIS WORD AND VETO TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO PAY STRIKING WORKERS' BILL  MIDDLETOWN —  House Bill 5431, poorly named An Act Establishing a Connecticut Families and Workers Account…

See More from CTGOP Communications

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 3:17 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest.You are invited to the... JOIN SENATOR ROUNDS IN STAMFORD   Connecticut Republicans celeb…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party

  Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Announcing the 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner Keynote Speaker and Award Recipients

John,  I am proud to announce that United States Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota will be the keynote speaker for our 45th Annual Prescott Bush Dinner at the Stamford Hilton Hotel on June 13, 2024!  We will be honoring our 2024 Award Recipients: Prescott Bush Award: Christopher C. Healy  Fenton…

See More from Ben Proto | Chairman of Connecticut GOP

  Connecticut Republican Party · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 9:32 AM

Trunk Talk: Your Weekly CTGOP Newsletter

John,  Welcome to this week's edition of 'Trunk Talk,' your exclusive newsletter for Connecticut Republicans.  We trust you'll find these latest updates from Connecticut and across the nation of great interest. BUY TICKETS   May 8th was the final day of the 2024 Legislative Session.  Senate Republic…

See More from Connecticut Republican Party