Susan Bysiewicz

Rep. Chris Murphy in Wallingford - Aug 15, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880) and Linda McMahon (file / credit: Linda McMahon for Senate 2012)

Murphy, McMahon Hit Campaign Trail After Wins In Conn. U.S. Senate Primary

It’s now a race to November for Connecticut’s U.S. Senate candidates.

2012/08/15

Linda McMahon (credit: Getty Images), Rep. Chris Murphy (credit: chrismurphy.house.gov)

McMahon Cruises To Victory In Conn. GOP Primary

Well, it’s on to November in Connecticut, with Republican Linda McMahon hoping the second time’s the charm in her quest to win a U.S. Senate seat.

2012/08/14

People vote in Milford, CT (file / credit: Christopher Capozziello/Getty Images)

What If They Held A Primary And Nobody Showed Up To Vote? Big Fears In Connecticut

You’ve seen the ads on television. On Tuesday, Connecticut voters will go to the polls to select candidates – a Democrat and a Republican — to run for retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman’s seat in November.

2012/08/13

Republicans Chris Shays and Linda McMahon (Credit: Alex Wong/Newsmakers and Abigail Pheiffer-Pool/Getty Images)

Connecticut U.S. Senate Focus: The Republicans

Two Democrats and two Republicans will compete in next Tuesday’s Connecticut primaries, in the hopes of securing their respective party’s nomination for the chance to fill the Senate seat of Joe Lieberman (D), who is retiring.

2012/08/10

Rep. Chris Murphy and Susan Bysiewicz (credits: Chris Murphy For Senate, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut)

Connecticut U.S. Senate Focus: The Democrats

The primary is next Tuesday in the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Two Democrats and two Republicans are fighting to succeed the retiring Sen. Joseph Lieberman.

2012/08/09

Rep. Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon (file / credits: Office of Chris Murphy, Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Poll: Murphy, McMahon Lead In Connecticut U.S. Senate Race

According to the new Quinnipiac University poll, former WWE executive Linda McMahon has a commanding 59 to 33 lead over former Rep. Chris Shays in the fight for the Republican nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman.

2012/06/06

Some 17-Year-Olds In Connecticut Will Get To Vote In Primaries

In Connecticut, if you will be 18-years-old by the general election on November 6, you are eligible to preregister and vote in the primaries.

2012/04/13

Linda McMahon (file / credit: Richard Messina-Pool/Getty Images)

Poll: McMahon Leads Shays In Conn. U.S. Senate Race

A new poll shows former wrestling executive Linda McMahon still leading in Connecticut’s Republican Senate primary, but former Rep. Chris Shays has gained some ground and fares better against potential Democratic challengers in a general election.

2012/03/22

Rep. Christopher Shays speaks at a news conference - Washington, DC - Aug 6, 2008 (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Fmr. Rep. Chris Shays Announces U.S. Senate Run

Shays, who spent two decades in the U.S. House, comes into the race facing a very tough fellow Republican contender.

2012/01/25

Linda McMahon announces her candidacy for U.S. Senate - Southington, CT - Sep 20, 2011 (credit: AP Photo/Jessica Hil)

New Poll Shows Linda McMahon Running Strong

Early numbers from Public Policy Polling show her blasting former U.S. Rep. and fellow Republican Chris Shays by a margin of 60 to 27 percent.

2011/10/04

Linda McMahon announces her candidacy for U.S. Senate - Southington, CT - Sep 21, 2011 (credit: AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Republican Strategist: Linda McMahon Stronger This Time Around

Republican strategist Chris Healy says last year, Linda McMahon faced off against a tough candidate in Democratic state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.

2011/09/21

Linda McMahon campaigns in Vernon, CT - Nov 1, 2010 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Linda McMahon Officially Launches New Bid For U.S. Senate From Connecticut

Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon has made it official, announcing her plans to seek for a second time the Republican endorsement for Connecticut’s U.S. Senate seat.

2011/09/20

Chris Shays and Linda McMahon (file / credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Richard Messina-Pool/Getty Images)

Quinnipiac Poll: McMahon Leads Shays In Connecticut U.S. Senate Race

Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon would defeat former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays in a probable Republican primary for U.S. Senate if the election were held today, according to a Quinnipiac poll.

2011/09/16