Dennis Bradley

Dennis Bradley
Member of the Connecticut State Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 9, 2019 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byEd Gomes
Succeeded byHerron Gaston
Personal details
Born1983 (age 42–43)
PartyDemocratic
EducationNorwich University (BA)
University of Massachusetts School of Law (JD)

Dennis Bradley (born. c. 1983) is a former American attorney and politician[1] who served in the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 23 from January 9, 2019, to January 4, 2023.[2]

Background and education

Bradley is of Dominican heritage.[3] Bradley received his Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, and prior to that received his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Norwich University.[2]

Professional career

Bradley previously served as Principal Partner at the law firm Bradley, Denkovich and Karayiannis, P.C. Bradley also served as a campaign associate for the congressional campaign of Jim Himes.[2]

On November 6, 2018, Bradley ran against Republican John Rodriguez for the office of Senator for Connecticut's 23rd State Senate District.

Bradley won the election with 86.5% of the vote, with a total of 12,636 ballots cast in his favor.[4]

On May 10, 2022, he lost the Democratic Party's endorsement to Reverend Herron Gaston, his main primary challenger, though he maintained enough support to force a primary in August.[5] Bradley lost the August 8, 2022 primary to Rev. Gaston by 4 points.[6]

In May 2021, Bradley was arrested on federal charges.[7] He was indicted with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 5 counts of wire fraud.[8]

In 2026, Bradley was convicted of fraud relating to his 2022 re-election bid.[9]

In August 2026, a Bridgeport woman accused Bradley of election misconduct related to his brother Mark Bradley's candidacy in a probate judge race. The woman said Dennis Bradley and another man arrived at her home, opened an absentee ballot envelope, and walked her through how to change her vote from the incumbent Paul Ganim (brother of Mayor Joe Ganim) to Mark Bradley. The woman called police after they left and the envelope was taken into evidence.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Bradley easily wins city Dem nomination to 23rd District". ctpost. May 23, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "VoteSmart.org Profile - Dennis Bradley". VoteSmart.org.
  3. ↑ "Latino Candidates May Determine Who Controls CT's Legislature". CTLatinoNews.com. November 1, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Dennis Bradley - Ballotpedia.com". "Ballotpedia.com".
  5. ↑ "Gaston Endorsed for State Senate, Incumbent Bradley Qualifies for Primary, Ortiz Seeks Petitions – Only in Bridgeport®". May 11, 2022.
  6. ↑ Lockhart, Brian (August 10, 2022). "Bradley concedes CT primary challenge to Gaston for Bridgeport, Stratford senate seat". Archived from the original on June 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Bridgeport state Sen. Dennis Bradley in federal custody". The CT Mirror. May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ District of Connecticut, U.S. Attorney's Office. "State Senate Campaign Treasurer Admits Lying to Federal Grand Jury". State Senate Campaign Treasurer Admits Lying to Federal Grand Jury. U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ Fry, Ethan; Yankowski, Peter (March 27, 2026). "Former CT state Sen. Dennis Bradley found guilty on all counts in campaign fraud trial". Connecticut Post. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  10. ↑ Cerulli, Mike; Drapeau, Lauren (August 7, 2026). "Bridgeport police investigating allegations of absentee ballot misconduct against former state Sen. Dennis Bradley". WTNH 8. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
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