Former West Haven mayoral candidate sues over race outcome

Barry Lee Cohen
Barry Lee Cohen, former Republican Mayoral Candidate in West Haven. Photo credit Barry Lee Cohen, Mayoral Candidacy

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Former Republican West Haven mayoral candidate Barry Lee Cohen has filed a lawsuit over the election's results.

A recount found incumbent Democratic Candidate Mayor Nancy Rossi beat Cohen by 32 votes.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Barry Lee Cohen, Mayoral Candidacy