Politics & Government
Republican State Sen. Toni Boucher Reportedly Considers Gubernatorial Run
Boucher, a Wilton resident, has represented New Canaan, Wilton, Bethel, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston and Westport since 2008.
NEW CANAAN, CT — Republican Toni Boucher, state Senator for New Canaan and nearby towns since 2008, is considering a run for governor of Connecticut, something she contemplated in 2013 before dropping out of the race, reports the Wilton Bulletin.
Though very popular in her district, which includes Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton, whether Boucher can harness that support statewide remains an open question.
Additionally, the Republican list of gubernatorial candidates is lengthy, with New Canaan resident Michael Handler recently jumping into the race. (To sign up for free, local breaking news alerts from more than 100 Connecticut Patch communities click here.)
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But Boucher has an extensive business background - she holds series 7, 63 and 31 licenses - and she believes it is that type of financial knowledge that Connecticut currently needs.
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Photo: Connecticut State Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26th). Photo credit: Contributed
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