Democrat Mayor Wins Rematch Against Challenger After Primary Overturned Over Fraud

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim called on challenger John Gomes to withdraw his legal case.

Bridgeport, Conn., Mayor Joe Ganim speaks during a gubernatorial debate in New Haven, Conn., on July 12, 2018. Jessica Hill/AP Photo

The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut won the general election and called on his challenger to withdraw, despite a judge ruling that the challenger showed that the primary election was rife with fraud.

Mayor Joe Ganim, a Democrat, received 5,723 votes, according to unofficial results from the Nov. 7 general election.