There’s a Democratic candidate challenging US Rep. Rosa DeLauro for Congress. ‘I am very tenacious’
An upstart challenger to longtime U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro says that he will not have enough signatures to force a Democratic primary but is strongly considering an independent challenge in November.
Andrew Rice, 38, said he is not giving up in his battle with DeLauro after falling short at the party convention and in the recent petition drive for a primary.
“I am very tenacious,” Rice told The Courant in an interview Tuesday. “I do not give up easily.”
The next step is that Rice says he would need 3,290 signatures by Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. to gain a spot on the November ballot. Political insiders noted that it is much easier to run in November because candidates can collect signatures from voters of all political parties, rather than only Democrats for a primary.
As long as his team of volunteers is ready, Rice said he will continue campaigning over the next five months.
“I am personally full force behind the idea because the people of Connecticut’s 3rd District deserve a choice, and we need …