Joe Ganim

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Joe Ganim

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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 14, 2018

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Joe Ganim (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Connecticut. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2018.

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Biography

Ganim graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1981 with a degree in political science and government. He went on to attend University of Bridgeport School of Law, graduating in 1983 with a focus on corporate and tax law. After his graduation, Ganim joined Ganim & Ganim Attorneys at Law, serving as a general practice lawyer with the firm until 2003. Ganim was elected mayor of Bridgeport in 1991 and served in the office until his resignation in 2003 following his arrest on charges of extortion, bribery, and tax evasion. Following his release from prison in 2010, Ganim established Ganim Consulting LLC and served as a political consultant.

Elections

2018

See also: Connecticut gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Connecticut

Ned Lamont defeated Bob Stefanowski, Oz Griebel, Rod Hanscomb, and Mark Stewart Greenstein in the general election for Governor of Connecticut on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ned Lamont (D)	49.4	694,510
		Bob Stefanowski (R)	46.2	650,138
		Oz Griebel (Griebel Frank for CT Party)	3.9	54,741
	Submit photo	Rod Hanscomb (L)	0.4	6,086
		Mark Stewart Greenstein (Amigo Constitution Party)	0.1	1,254
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	74

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,406,803
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kameron Scott (Independent)
• Micah Welintukonis (Independent)
• Thomas Ford (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Connecticut

Ned Lamont defeated Joe Ganim in the Democratic primary for Governor of Connecticut on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ned Lamont	81.2	172,567
	Submit photo	Joe Ganim	18.8	39,976

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 212,543
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jonathan Harris (D)
• Lee Whitnum (D)
• Betheona Guiles-Smith (D)
• Guy Smith (D)
• Jacey Wyatt (D)
• Luke Bronin (D)
• Sean Connolly (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Connecticut

Bob Stefanowski defeated Mark Boughton, David Stemerman, Tim Herbst, and Steve Obsitnik in the Republican primary for Governor of Connecticut on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Stefanowski	29.4	42,041
		Mark Boughton	21.3	30,475
		David Stemerman	18.3	26,177
		Tim Herbst	17.5	25,063
		Steve Obsitnik	13.4	19,102

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 142,858
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eric Mastroianni (R)
• David Walker (R)
• Antonietta Boucher (R)
• Dave Walker (R)
• Peter Thalheim (R)
• Joseph Visconti (R)
• Mark Lauretti (R)
• Peter Lumaj (R)
• Prasad Srinivasan (R)
• Scott Merrell (R)
• Michael Handler (R)

Campaign themes

2018

Campaign website

The following themes were found on Ganim's official campaign website.

“	Joe’s vision is to create a new Connecticut economy that benefits everyone, where cities not only provide constituent and government services, but also become the engines that drive the state’s growth and supports the surrounding towns and suburbs. This vision will increase revenue, and jobs, revitalize urban developments and improve infrastructure, while sustaining rural and suburban towns, and increasing the overall quality of life. Revitalize our State Economy Joe has the most extensive experience of any candidate running for governor and is the best prepared to tackle and solve our economic crisis. He is the only one with a proven track record of development, sustainable innovation, and positive growth who can set things in the right direction, as he has done repeatedly with Connecticut’s largest city. Keep the Budget Balanced Joe is credited with rescuing the state's largest city out of bankruptcy in what was known as the most remarkable urban recovery. He knows how to work with leadership to gain balanced budgets, while creating jobs, and attracting and retaining businesses as part of rebuilding a local economy. Government & Policy Impact Joe has implemented dramatic positive improvements to city government to increase services as well as efficiencies and transparency. Shortly after taking office, Ganim’s administration launched ‘OpenBridgeport’ allowing all city financial data to be available to the public in real time through an online portal. Grow Connecticut Jobs Connecticut residents and workers deserve better. While some Connecticut based companies offer substantial contributions to our economic growth and job force, there is still a gap and room for improvement. Joe is committed to find solutions that welcome corporations to our state that also benefit our strong and talented labor force.	”
—Ganim for Governor

See also

• Governor of Connecticut
• Connecticut gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

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