Congressman Himes Endorsed for 6th Term

The Democratic Party organized the 2018 4th District Congressional Convention on May 14, 2018 at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport, CT with the purpose of endorsing a candidate for the November 6, 2018 election. Incumbent Congressman Jim Himes of Greenwichwas endorsed by acclamation. Himes attended with his wife, Mary, and daughter, Emma.

The Master of Ceremonies was Westport Selectwoman Melissa Kane. Opening remarking were provided by Bridgeport City Council Member Thomas McCarthy. Trumbull First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro served as Temporary Convention Chair until Bridgeport State Representative Steve Stafstrom was elected Permanent Convention Chair. Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau, Selectman Kevin Kiley and State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey were among the many Democratic elected officials in attendance.

Stamford's Citizen of the Year Dudley Williams placed Congressman Himes's name into nomination and it was seconded by Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. Bridgeport Council Member Marcus Brown asked that nominations be closed and one ballot be cast to unanimously endorse Himes. Remarks were also provided by Stamford State Representative Caroline Simmons and Bridgeport State Senator Marilyn Moore.

In his acceptance speech, Congressman Himes said:

"My friends I am deeply grateful to you for once again, offering me the Democratic nomination to run in this district. I am deeply grateful every day for the opportunity to work in debate and argue and cajole and negotiate on your behalf. All of you, the single mom, raising her kids in Norwalk, the math teacher at Bridgeport, the entrepreneur building her business in Wilton."

"When we win we must resume the progress towards the just and decent America for everyone. Too many Americans lack the skills and education to work their way into the middle class. That must change. Too many Americans suffer needlessly because of inadequate access to doctors and health care, that must change. Too many Americans are watching their families and communities ravaged by drugs and hopelessness and that must change. Too many immigrants are living in fear or watch their families torn apart or their friends attacked. That must change."

Photo: (Left to Right) Mary Himes and Congressman Jim Himes
Photo Credit: John Brannelly