Sen. Will Haskell Will Not Seek Re-Election

BETHEL, CT — State Sen. Will Haskell has will not seek re-election next November.

Instead, the senator, who was elected to a second term in 2020, has decided to attend law school, which he said will require his full-time attention.

"I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to represent the people of the 26th District over the last few years. My constituents took a chance on me when I was just 22, having freshly graduated from college," said Haskell in a statement released Monday. "And since then, I've worked tirelessly in Hartford and at home to live up to their trust. Together, we’ve made it possible for students to graduate from community colleges and find good jobs in Connecticut with no debt. Parents and families will be able to spend time with their newborns, or loved ones who are ill, without worrying about their next paycheck. We've raised the minimum wage, legalized cannabis, enacted the strongest gun laws in the country and remained focused on the future. Through the pandemic, we've worked to keep Connecticut residents protected; first by delivering groceries and prescriptions, then by getting folks vaccinated. During my time as a legislator I've learned so much about our state, about democracy and myself. I ran for office because I thought my community needed a change. I still think government works best when new voices have a chance to shape public policy, and I think the 26th district is ready for a new voice."

The senator, who represents parts of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport, and Wilton, said he will continue to work for his constituents through the end of his term.