Race for Mayor of Hartford Attracts Potential Challengers to Bronin.

Hartford Democrats can expect a ferocious primary for mayor this summer. In addition to former mayor and gang member Eddie Perez, state Representative Brandon McGee is edging close an announcement of his candidacy, Daily Ructions can report. Popular state Senator Douglas McCrory has also been mentioned as a potent challenger to incumbent Luke Bronin.

City Council President Glendowlyn Thames may also give the race a look at the urging of supporters. She would be Hartford’s third female mayor, following in the footsteps of Ann Uccello and Carrie Saxon Parry. Craig Stallings, leader of Hartford’s school board, is also mounting a challenge, according to his Facebook posts.

It’s not unusual for a local official who has failed in a bid for higher office to attract challengers in his run for re-election at home. Bronin was a nonstarter when he ran for the Democratic nomination for governor last year. His fundraising stalled and he never attracted much support from delegates. Hartford Democrats possess a sensitive nose for other people’s weakness and Bronin has been emitting a lot of vulnerable pheromones since he exited the race for governor.