4th District Republican Rick Torres picks up the endorsement of the Connecticut Conservative Party

Torres, who fled Cuba in the 1960s and settled in Bridgeport, is running for the seat currently held by Democrat Jim Himes.

Mr. Torres is a proven conservative leader who pledges to shrink the size of Government, reduce spending, and provide tax relief for all Americans,” Jesse Haskell, chair of the Conservative Party, said in a statement announcing the endorsement. “Mr. Torres brings a wealth of experience, Constitutional knowledge, and common sense solutions to the United States House of Representatives.”