Connecticut Lawmaker Charged Over Opponent’s Campaign SignsHughes Acknowledges Removing Signs; Public-Property Dispute RemainsDemocratic Lawmaker Charged After Opponent’s Signs Traced to Her Property
On November 2, 2026, Connecticut state Rep. Anne Hughes, a Democrat seeking reelection, faced a larceny charge after removing Republican challenger Darrell Harris’s campaign signs in Easton. An AirTag in one sign helped police trace it to property Hughes owns.On November 2, 2026, Connecticut Democrat Anne Hughes faced a larceny charge after removing Republican challenger Darrell Harris’s campaign signs. She said she believed they were improperly placed on public property and apologized for not contacting police or the campaign.On November 2, 2026, Connecticut Democrat Anne Hughes faced a larceny charge after removing Republican challenger Darrell Harris’s campaign signs. An AirTag helped police trace one of the missing signs to property Hughes owns.
