Former state Sen. Dennis Bradley's attorney said Tuesday that he was rearrested in connection with a ballot-opening investigation.

Chief State's Attorney Patrick J. Griffin says Bradley has been criminally charged in connection with the misuse of absentee ballots during the 2026 Bridgeport Democratic primary.

He was specifically charged with two counts of illegal possession of absentee ballots and envelopes.

The Aug. 11 primary included the position of Judge Probate. Bradley's brother Mark ran against incumbent Paul Ganim.

Prosecutors allege a person complained to police and the State Elections Enforcement Commission that on Aug. 6, Dennis Bradley came to her apartment, opened her previously executed absentee ballot and instructed her to change her vote from Ganim to his brother.

The SEEC subsequently referred the case to the Office of the Chief State's Attorney for further investigation.

Bradley is expected to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Oct. 21.

These new charges are unrelated to Bradley's campaign fraud convictions.