Dennis Bradley to Face Arraignment on Ballot Charges
The 42-year-old faces multiple charges regarding alleged absentee ballot tampering in Bridgeport.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Corruption
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Dennis Bradley is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for his arraignment on charges of absentee ballot tampering. The case involves allegations that Bradley entered a voter's apartment and interfered with a completed ballot.
Why it matters
The charges follow a March 2026 federal conviction for campaign finance fraud related to his 2018 state Senate run. This new case focuses on allegations that he pressured a voter to change their choice for probate judge.
Bradley faces two counts of illegally possessing absentee ballots and two additional charges for being present while a voter marked a ballot and for opening an envelope. These charges follow his conviction on six wire fraud counts earlier this year.
The players
Dennis Bradley
The 42-year-old is a former political candidate who previously faced federal wire fraud convictions.
Alesia Dennis
She is the voter who alleged that Bradley interfered with her absentee ballot.
Paul Ganim
He is the candidate for probate judge who was originally selected by the voter.
Mark Bradley
He is the candidate whom Dennis Bradley allegedly instructed the voter to support.
The details
Alesia Dennis alleges that Bradley entered her home on July 30, 2026, and instructed her to change her probate judge vote from Paul Ganim to Mark Bradley. She reports that she had already cast her vote for Ganim during early voting before the incident.
Timeline
Bradley ran for state Senate in 2018.
A federal court convicted Bradley of wire fraud in March 2026.
Bradley allegedly visited a voter's apartment on July 30, 2026.
News 8 reported on the ballot incident in August 2026.
Bradley is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the trajectory of his 2026 federal wire fraud conviction related to campaign finance irregularities. It adds to ongoing scrutiny of election-related procedures in the jurisdiction.
The proceedings scheduled at Bridgeport Superior Court may lead to increased awareness regarding election security protocols for local residents. No immediate changes to local voting procedures have been announced by city officials.
The takeaway
Voters are reminded that they have the right to cast their ballots privately and free from outside influence. Local election authorities typically provide resources for reporting suspected voter intimidation or ballot interference.
Further reading
For more on ongoing investigations in the area, visit the Bridgeport Corruption page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTNH.
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