A completed ballot was supposed to record one woman\u2019s choice in a local primary.<\/p>\n
Instead, she says, an unexpected visit left her feeling pressured and questioning whether she wanted to vote again.<\/p>\n
Former Connecticut state Senator Dennis Bradley was arrested after a Bridgeport voter accused him of interfering with her absentee ballot.<\/p>\n
The alleged incident occurred ahead of the August 11 Democratic primary for probate judge.<\/p>\n
Bradley\u2019s brother, Mark Bradley, was challenging incumbent Paul Ganim for that position.<\/p>\n
Voter Alesia Dennis said she had already filled out her absentee ballot when the former senator came to her apartment.<\/p>\n
She accused him of opening it and instructing her to change her vote from Ganim to his brother.<\/p>\n
\u201cI felt intimidated,\u201d Dennis told NBC Connecticut in describing the encounter.<\/p>\n
She said she followed Bradley\u2019s directions because of that feeling, according to the interview.<\/p>\n
Connecticut Chief State\u2019s Attorney Patrick Griffin announced Bradley\u2019s arrest Tuesday in connection with the ballot investigation.<\/p>\n
Bradley faces four charges involving absentee ballots and their handling.<\/p>\n
Two counts concern alleged illegal possession of absentee ballots and envelopes.<\/p>\n
Another alleges he was present while an applicant executed an absentee ballot.<\/p>\n
The fourth involves the alleged unlawful opening of a ballot.<\/p>\n