Politics & Government
DeLauro, Winsley Hope to Prevail on Election Day
An entrenched incumbent and a political newcomer face off to represent the Third District in Congress.
Long-time congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is seeking her 12th term representing the Third District. Republican Wayne Winsley, a motivational speaker and author, hopes to unseat the incumbent.
Compared to some of the more competitive races in the state, the Third District has been fairly quiet, as DeLauro enjoys a big advantage when it comes to campaign funds. The demographics of the region also favor Democrats.
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Still, Winsley is hopeful.
“Everyone but the voters thinks this race is decided, but I believe I have a very good chance of winning,” Winsley told the Yale Daily News.
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