Pomfret DTC Chairman Raymond Wishart, Pomfret DTC member Nick Fulchino, and Pomfret First Selectwoman Maureen Ritchie Nicholson served as the Pomfret delegates to the 2018 Connecticut Democratic Convention. At the convention, the Democratic Party endorsed its slate of candidates: Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate Ned Lamont for Governor Susan Bysiewicz for Lt. Governor William Tong for Attorney General Denise W. Merrill for Secretary of the State Kevin Lembo for Comptroller

Delegates at the 50th State House District Democratic Convention again nominated Pat Boyd of Pomfret, Connecticut as their nominee for the November general election. Boyd was first elected to the seat in November 2016. Boyd, who also serves as the President of the Pomfret Volunteer Fire Department, is a native of the Quiet Corner, received his B.A. from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2003, and his M.A.T. from Sacred Heart University three years later. Since his elect

It's only March, but both Democratic candidates for the state legislature who are seeking to represent Pomfret are making their presence and ideas known. State Representative Pat Boyd is running for a second term as state representative for Connecticut's 50th House District. In office, Boyd has been a leader on some very important issues, including agriculture growth and opposition to the plan to consolidate Connecticut's community colleges. Joining Boyd on the ballot will be