State Rep. Lucy Dathan Announces Candidacy For CT State Senate In 26th District

NEW CANAAN, CT—State Rep. Lucy Dathan announced Monday her candidacy for state senate in Connecticut's 26th district.

According to a news release provided by Dathan's campaign, the 26th district comprises Weston, Westport, Wilton, Redding and parts of New Canaan, Darien, Ridgefield and Stamford.

"I am running for the state senate to ensure the people of our district continue to have a senator with experience because now, more than ever, residents need legislators who can deliver," Dathan said in a news release. "I helped pass the largest tax cut in Connecticut history—without sacrificing our values—expanded access to healthcare, protected women's reproductive rights, ensured investments in quality education for all, enacted environmental protections, and improved the lives of seniors by eliminating their social security taxes. I've been leading the fight to lower the cost of living for every Connecticut resident while building a stronger, more equitable economy."

Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth said Dathan "has a proven ability to get things done" after eight years in the legislature.

"She is a leader in the House and will bring critical connections and friendships to the senate," Smyth said in a news release. "Lucy has successful experience in getting bills passed and delivering more state funding to the district."

New Canaan Democratic Town Committee Chair Tim Klimpl said Dathan works harder than anyone he knows.

"She is a champion for the people of our district and goes above and beyond, always getting back to every constituent," Klimpl said in a news release. "She's become quite known for her responsive constituent services, and Lucy is always ready to listen and help."

Dathan currently serves as the state representative for the 142nd district in New Canaan and Norwalk.

In her current legislative role, Dathan is the co-chair of the Government Oversight Committee and sits on both the Appropriations and Human Services committees, according to the release.

She also co-chairs a Medicaid Oversight Committee and serves on the Finance Advisory Committee, a select body that includes the governor and lieutenant governor, according to the release.

Beyond her legislative work, she has been a CPA and CFO for multiple start-ups. She and her husband have three children, according to the release.

"The 26th district has been exceptionally well served over the past eight years by Senators [Ceci] Maher and [Will] Haskell, and that standard of excellence must continue," Dathan said in a news release. "The district deserves a senator who will show up, listen, and deliver. I am fully committed to doing that and I look forward to bringing my experience and energy to serving as a strong voice in Hartford for district 26."