Benjamin Wesley
Independent Party · CT
Manufacturing mechanical engineer who has worked in Stratford for 15 years and lived in Norwalk for 12, running on the Connecticut Independent Party line as a peace candidate. He campaigns on cutting military spending to fund affordable housing, schools, and health care for all.
Where Benjamin Wesley stands, based on their records
Supports
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record), Peaceful Foreign Policy (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Co-wrote an article defending free speech and opposing government censorship of social media posts.
February 6, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: ctexaminer.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Co-wrote a letter urging changes to a Connecticut school speech bill to protect students' and teachers' speech.
February 27, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: ctexaminer.com
Track record — Peaceful Foreign Policy
Peaceful Foreign Policy · 4 support
Founded Peace Pact and led its weekly Bridgeport talks about war spending and local needs.
June 18, 2026Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy
Source: ctmirror.org
Co-wrote a public call to end the Iran war and reject nuclear weapons.
March 18, 2026Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy
Source: ctexaminer.com
Helped organize a petition to end U.S. war funding in Gaza and Ukraine.
October 15, 2024Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy
Source: patch.com
Helped organize a Gaza ceasefire rally on the Norwalk Town Green.
October 15, 2024Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy
Source: patch.com
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Received the Connecticut Independent Party's endorsement for the 4th Congressional District.
August 23, 2026
Source: ctinsider.com
Past race Benjamin Wesley ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 4 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 4, Connecticut