Special Election Announced For State Rep. Seat In Hartford

HARTFORD, CT — A special election will be held March 1 to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 5th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives, according to a statement from Gov. Ned Lamont.

The seat, which consists of portions of Hartford and Windsor, became vacant on January 10, 2022, following the resignation of Brandon L. McGee Jr.

Under state law, the governor is required to issue a writ of special election within 10 days of a seat in the General Assembly becoming vacant, and a special election must be held 46 days after the writ is issued. Governor Lamont issued the writs last week, according to the statement.