UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Connecticut Democrats on Saturday unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term, praising his efforts on gun control, immigration reform and foreign policy.
Murphy’s enthusiastic support from the party faithful came quickly at the Democratic State Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino. He had no opposition.
With 1,425 delegates on hand, Murphy and other top Democrats used the event to drum up support for President Joe Biden’s re-election in November and keep Connecticut blue politically.
“Now is the time. The place is here. Are you willing to fight?” asked Murphy, 50, who was met with cheers from the crowd.
The state’s junior senator, Murphy, vowed to continue pushing for a universal gun background check law and a ban on assault weapons.
Murphy’s challenger will be nominated at the Republican state convention on Monday. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerard Smith, who has $23,666 in cash on hand, and Matt Corey, a small businessman who challenged Murphy six years ago and recently announced his candidacy, are among the potential candidates.
Murphy has more than $9 million in cash on hand.