Politics & Government
State Sen. Christine Cohen Cross-Endorsed By Independent Party
Cohen, who represents Guilford, is already the endorsed Democrat in the 12th State Senate District race.

GUILFORD, CT —State Sen. Christine Cohen (D-Guilford), who is the endorsed Democratic candidate in the 12th State Senate District race, has now received the cross-endorsement of Connecticut’s Independent Party.
The Independent Party is Connecticut’s third-largest political party and is dedicated to honest and open government, responsible and sustainable government policies, and the economic well-being of all Connecticut residents.
“I am honored to have received the endorsement of Connecticut’s Independent Party and to represent their commitment to a transparent, effective government working on behalf of all our residents,” Cohen said.
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“Over the past two years in the State Senate, I have listened to the needs of constituents working hard to build our state budget reserve to its highest level in history while simultaneously providing for public education, fighting utility companies, championing our growing bioscience industries and winning awards for my work on behalf of small towns and strong environmental policies. I am committed to the fairness, growth and responsibility that the Independent Party represents, and it would be my privilege to continue that work in the State Senate for the next two years.”
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