[1] Democratic incumbent Joseph Ganim narrowly won reelection over his former aide, John Gomes.

[1] Gomes had won the votes cast on election day, but his lead was surmounted by Ganim once absentee ballots were counted.

[1] Bridgeport police launched an investigation regarding claims of "possible misconduct" after a video surfaced online of two women putting white envelopes in an absentee ballot drop-off box.

[3] On November 1, 2023, a Connecticut Superior Court judge ordered a new Democratic primary, upholding Gomes' challenge.

[4][6] Despite his loss in the Democratic primary, John Gomes won the nomination of the Independent Party of Connecticut and secured a place on the general election ballot against Ganim.