It began with a complaint to police the day after the 2023 Democratic mayoral primary in the city of Bridgeport. Incumbent Mayor Joseph Ganim won by a margin of 251 votes over challenger John Gomes.

By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from Bridgeport, Conn. Mayor Joe Ganim of Bridgeport, Conn., was the top vote-getter in his bid for re-election on Tuesday, beating his closest opponent by 175 votes.

When Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim arrived at his Election Night party in early September, he was told that he was trailing his Democratic primary challenger, John Gomes. Ganim, who was running for ...