The top executives of companies that have contracts with the state are banned from contributing to candidates for statewide office who participate in the clean - elections program. (courant.com)
So far, there isn't a single female Republican candidate running for any statewide office. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The mayor has formed an exploratory committee for statewide office and has said he wants to run for governor in 2018. (courant.com)