Despite not receiving any delegate support at the Republican nominating convention last night, John Pistone says he is moving forward with his campaign for the 5th Congressional District seat.  The Brookfield resident said in an email statement that he will run as an Independent Conservative candidate. 

He also said that by nominating Sherman First Selectman Clay Cope as the Republican candidate, the GOP moved more to the left and "tossed conservative principles and values under the bus".  Pistone cited that Cope is openly gay. 

They are looking to challenge Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Esty. 

Redding Representative John Shaban will again be the GOP challenger to Democratic incumbent 4th District Congressman Jim Himes.