Blackwell Senate Bid Gaining Steam

The noted Connecticut political blog, Connecticut Local Politics, noted that Manchester resident David Blackwell is running for the State Senate this fall.  According to the site, Blackwell has already filed his paperwork with the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

David Blackwell (R) of Manchester is running against Sen. Mary Ann Handley (D) in the 4th Senate District (Bolton, Glastonbury, Manchester and Marlborough). Handley won 60%-40% in 2006, most of which was the result of a 2-1 margin in Manchester. Blackwell is a former state representative who served the 12th House District from 1999-2003, and is well known in Manchester, so this district could be more interesting than it has been lately.