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Connecticut GOP to Hold Presidential Straw Poll

North Haven Republicans can participate by attending the straw poll event in Bristol on Jan. 20, or by voting online now until then.

The Connecticut Republican Party will host a presidential straw poll on Jan. 20in Bristol.

Online voting for the poll, however, began on Friday.

“This week’s Iowa caucus proved that the race for the Republican nomination is very close,” said State Republican Party Chairman Jerry Labriola, Jr. “The Connecticut Republican Party Straw Poll will offer the winning candidate the momentum necessary to lock up the northeast delegates.”

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The CT GOP Straw Poll will be on Jan. 20 at Nuchie’s Restaurant in Bristol, from 6 to 9 p.m.  The event will feature presentations from the candidates' campaigns.

Online voting opened Jan. 5 with ballots costing $20 and run through 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 20. The winner and total vote tallies will be announced by 9 p.m. on the night of the event.

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