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Story by Luke Feeney, CT Examiner May 29, 2026 MERIDEN — The August primary between Gov. Ned Lamont and State Rep. Josh Elliot isn’t the only statewide Democratic contest pitting an established officeholder against a challenger from the party’s left. State Rep. Jack Fazzino and Cheshire Town Council Vice Chair Jim Jinks vie to represent Meriden, Cheshire, Middletown and Middlefield in the state Senate. The 13th Senate District seat opened up following the retirement of Democ

MERIDEN, CT – On Monday, May 18th Democratic State Senate candidate Jim Jinks received support from twenty-eight percent of the delegates at the Democratic State Senate Convention for the 13th District seat. With unanimous support from Cheshire delegates and additional support from Middlefield and Middletown, Jinks received nearly twice the necessary minimum threshold to be on the August 11th primary election ballot. ‘I was confident we’d get more than enough support to be on

MERIDEN, CT – Today, Jim Jinks, candidate for State Senate, re-issued calls for an overhaul to education funding formulas following a student walkout at Meriden Public Schools. Students took to the streets earlier this week to protest potential restructuring and budget shortfalls that threaten the quality of their education. "I applaud the Meriden students who found their voices this week. It is damning that it has even come to this," said Jinks. "Our students should be focu

CHESHIRE, CT – Jim Jinks, candidate for State Senate in the 13th District, announced the filing of his campaign’s first-quarter financial report, showing significant momentum and broad community support. The campaign reported raising $13,292.00 since its launch January 6, 2026, putting it on a clear path to qualify for Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program (CEP) ahead of the campaign’s internal schedule. Reflecting a commitment to transparency and clean elections, Jinks c

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Area residents and supporters gathered Friday evening for a high-energy "Happy Hour Meet & Greet" with Jim Jinks, a Democratic candidate for State Senate District 13, which includes parts of Middletown, Middlefield, Cheshire and Meriden. The event provided a platform for community members to engage directly with Jinks regarding his vision for the district. The atmosphere was enthusiastic, with discussions on key issues ranging from local economic growth to c

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2026 State Senate Candidate, Jim Jinks, Joins Connecticut Vigils, Condemns Renee Nicole Good Killing MIDDLETOWN, CT – Thursday night in Hartford and today in Middletown, Jim Jinks, candidate for Connecticut’s 13th State Senate District, joined hundreds of community members, clergy, labor leaders, and advocates to honor Renee Nicole Good. These events served as both memorials for a life lost and a mounting call for accountability following the

Story by Vincent Salzo, Cheshire Patch January 6, 2026 Cheshire Town Councilor Announces Candidacy For 13th State Senate District © Shutterstock CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire Town Councilor Jim Jinks has announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 13th State Senate District. Jinks, a Democrat, was re-elected to his third term on the Cheshire Town Council in November and has previously served on the Cheshire Planning and Zoning Commission. Jinks enters the race with a “focus on making

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2026 Cheshire’s Jim Jinks Announces Candidacy for Connecticut’s 13th State Senate District CHESHIRE, CT — Jim Jinks, the current Vice Chairperson of the Cheshire Town Council, former Planning & Zoning Commission member, dedicated community volunteer and veteran of over two decades in small business leadership officially announced his candidacy today for the Connecticut State Senate in the 13th District. Bringing a track record of winning tough