Elicker Scores Direct Hit in Harp’s Home District.

Democrat Justin Elicker surprised incumbent Mayor Tomi Harp in her home district on Monday night, the New Haven Independent reports. The ballot win came in a Ward 25 Democratic committee endorsement vote. Elicker defeated Harp 21-17.

The New Haven race is becoming the most-watched municipal contest in Connecticut due to Elicker’s energetic campaign and Harp’s many missteps. Watch for the mayor and former state senator to renovate her flailing campaign organization if she’s to have a chance in the September 10th face-off with Elicker in the Democratic primary.