Connecticut Republicans have selected Matt Corey to challenge Democratic US Sen. Chris Murphy in the upcoming general election. The decision was made during the party's convention on Friday. Corey, a small business owner and Navy veteran, previously ran against Murphy in 2018 but lost by a wide margin. Corey will face an uphill battle in the heavily Democratic state of Connecticut. The general election is scheduled to take place on November 8, 2022. [1dd4ebb5]