State Rep. Tina Courpas Announces Re-Election Campaign

GREENWICH, CT — State Rep. Tina Courpas (R-149) this week announced she will seek a second term representing the residents of Greenwich and Stamford in the Connecticut General Assembly.

Courpas, a 20-year resident of the Glenville neighborhood in Greenwich, has been a voice on fiscal issues, notably Connecticut's fiscal guardrails and the state's unfunded long-term obligations.

In an announcement, Courpas' campaign said her expertise in finance and law has "proven valuable as lawmakers navigate complex budget decisions affecting Connecticut taxpayers. "

"I am honored to have the opportunity to continue serving the families of Greenwich and Stamford in the 149th," Courpas said in her announcement. "I've worked to protect taxpayers and ensure our state lives within its means while delivering results for our communities. I look forward to building on that work in the years ahead."

A member of the Housing Committee, Courpas' campaign also noted she has been "a staunch defender of local control over zoning decisions."

"On the Appropriations Committee, she has established herself as a forceful voice for fiscal responsibility. In 2025, Courpas identified a Connecticut constitutional issue during House floor debate on a bill involving the commitment of funds for a new spending initiative," her campaign announcement said. "Twice dismissed by the majority, Courpas respectfully persisted, and the Speaker of the House ultimately ruled in her favor. As a result, a constitutional vote (2/3) was required on the House floor for passage of that bill."

In her first year in office, Courpas served as the House Ranking Member of the newly created Select Committee on Special Education, where she crafted bipartisan educational reform in 2025.

"In her second year, Courpas has authored common sense legislation to increase transparency in state budgeting to prevent waste and fraud, to maintain CT’s fiscal guardrails, and to curtail the effects of 8-30g and CT’s new housing bill HB 8002, passed last year," her campaign said.

Courpas has more than 20 years of experience in investment banking and corporate law, including roles at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and most recently at Silver Point Capital in Greenwich.

She also served as executive director of The Hellenic Initiative, the largest Greek Diaspora organization in the world, and as executive director of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut. She has been a volunteer for Domus Kids in Stamford, at her church and in her children's schools.

Courpas holds an A.B., magna cum laude, from Princeton University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Courpas has been active locally as a volunteer for Domus Kids in Stamford, her church, and in her children's schools.

Courpas defeated incumbent Democrat Rachel Khanna in 2024 in the race for the 149th District.

This year's election is scheduled for Nov. 3.