While a lot of focus has been put on the Gubernatorial race this year, the 5th Congressional District seat will also be on the ballot in November.  Republican Mark Greenburg is once again running for the position currently held by Democrat Elizabeth Esty.  Greenburg was recently endorsed by the New Milford Republican Town Committee. 

The town committees will be sending delegates to the nominating convention in May.  New Milford Republican Town Committee Chairman Pete Bass said in an emailed statement they endorsed Greenburg because of his business experience and his commitment to the community.

Potential Republican candidates are coming forward to challenge Connecticut's incumbent Democratic constitutional officers.  Former U.S. Comptroller General David M. Walker on Monday announced he has formed an exploratory committee for statewide office and is interested in the lieutenant governor spot on the November ticket.  Stafford Springs Rep. Penny Bacchiochi has already formed an exploratory committee and expressed interest in the lieutenant governor position.

Other potential candidates considering or seeking statewide positions include Trumbull First Selectman Timothy Herbst and Fairfield attorney Peter Lumaj.

Incumbent Democratic Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, Treasurer Denise Nappier and Comptroller Kevin Lembo have each said they're running for re-election.