There's one less person considering a run for Congress in Connecticut's 5th District. Former Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra says the opportunity to speak out on national issues is tempting, but she is not coming out of retirement. The Republican recently joined the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission and is spending more time with her family. Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty opted not to seek reelection amid a controversy over her handling of a sexual harassment complaint involving her former chief of staff.
