Ex-State Rep. Christina Ayala Rejects Plea Deal, Heads To Court

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Former State Rep. Christina Ayala, who is accused of voter fraud, has rejected a plea deal and will go on trial in September, according to a report in ctpost.com.

Former State Rep. Christina Ayala, of Bridgeport, after rejecting a plea deal, will go to court over voter fraud chargees.
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Carol Reif

07/31/2015 12:20 p.m.

Ayala, 31, a Democrat from Bridgeport, had represented the 128th District. Despite being under investigation, she ran in a primary last year but lost.

Facing eight counts, she rejected the deal Thursday, ctpost.com reported.

According to ctpost.com, Ayala is accused of voting in districts she did not live, other election law violations, and tampering with evidence.

The seat in the 128th District is now held by Christopher Rosario, a Democrat.

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