CT Patch Candidate Profile: Hubert Delany For 144th State House District

Age:

32

District:

144th Assembly District — Stamford

Party:

Democratic

Campaign Website:

www.HubertForCT.com

Occupation:

Connecticut State Representative; U.S. Army Sergeant and Public Affairs/Mass Communications Specialist

Family:

Unmarried

Does anyone in your family work in government?

No. Nobody in my family currently works in government.

Previous public office:

Connecticut State Representative, 144th District : January 2022 to Present

Why are you seeking this office?

To continue serving the people of my community. I have spent

I enlisted in the United States Army in 2015 and have spent more than a decade serving our country. When I returned home to Stamford, I wanted to take the lessons I learned through military service and put them to work for the community that raised me.

I served on Mayor Caroline Simmons' transition team before being elected State Representative for the 144th District in 2022. Since then, I have had the privilege of working on some of Connecticut's most important challenges, including veterans' policy, artificial intelligence, civil rights, immigration, affordability, education, and the state budget.

I am proud of what we have accomplished, but the work is not done.

Families are still struggling with everyday costs. Stamford needs a fairer share of education funding. New technologies are creating opportunities and risks that did not exist when I first took office. Immigrant families are facing significant uncertainty. And decisions coming from Washington are putting pressure on the institutions and services Connecticut residents depend on.

I am seeking re-election because I believe this moment requires experienced, thoughtful, and intentional leadership.

Stamford has always been home, and I want to continue doing the work for the community that raised me.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

The number one challenge facing Connecticut right now is the instability coming from the federal government and the pressure it places on the institutions and services people depend on.

Connecticut does not operate independently of Washington. Federal funding and policy decisions affect health care, food assistance, education, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and benefits for families across our state.

When those programs face reductions or disruption, the consequences are felt in household budgets, municipal services, and local communities.

We cannot replace every federal dollar that disappears, and we should not pretend that we can. What we can do is manage Connecticut's finances responsibly, maintain strong reserves, protect essential services, and use tools like the Federal Cuts Response Fund strategically when federal changes threaten critical programs.

As a member of the Appropriations Committee, that has been an important focus of my work.

Good government is not just about what you accomplish when things are going well. It is about whether you have built institutions strong enough to continue functioning when they are tested.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

Connecticut families are paying too much for electricity, and no single charge on the bill explains the entire problem. We need immediate relief and long-term changes that address the system as a whole.

I support stronger utility accountability, greater transparency around rate increases, and closer scrutiny of the costs utilities pass on to consumers. That includes stronger oversight through the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and careful review of infrastructure spending to ensure ratepayers receive real benefits.

We also need to invest in a reliable, diversified energy supply and modernize our electric grid. Those investments must be judged by their long-term costs, reliability, and ability to make energy more affordable for homes and businesses.

To help families now, I support expanding energy-efficiency and weatherization programs that reduce energy use, while maintaining assistance for households struggling to pay their bills.

Families are managing utility bills alongside rent, groceries, transportation, and health care. My goal is to reduce that overall burden, not simply move costs from one part of an electric bill to another. Stronger oversight, responsible investments, and meaningful consumer protections must work together to lower costs while maintaining the reliable energy system Connecticut depends on.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

Affordability is about whether people can cover their everyday expenses and still have room to save. From housing and electricity to groceries, prescription drugs, transportation, and child care, Connecticut families are feeling pressure from multiple directions. Our response must address those costs together.

I support expanding housing opportunities and protecting renters and homeowners, strengthening utility accountability, addressing health care costs, and improving access to affordable child care. I will also continue advocating for Stamford to receive a fairer share of state education funding so local property taxpayers are not continually asked to make up the difference.

Protecting household budgets also means responding to new ways consumers can be charged more. As Co-Chair of Connecticut's AI Caucus, I have worked on legislation addressing artificial intelligence and the use of personal data in pricing. Your personal data should not secretly determine what you pay for groceries and other necessities. I support stronger protections against surveillance pricing and greater accountability for how companies use that information.

My goal is to reduce the overall burden on households through practical policies that lower everyday costs, protect consumers, and give families greater financial stability.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

My record in the military and the legislature demonstrates my ability to lead, communicate, work through difficult problems, and deliver results for the people I serve.

I have served in the United States Army for more than a decade, leading soldiers through humanitarian response missions and overseas operations. Those experiences taught me to prepare carefully, take responsibility for decisions, and bring people together to complete a mission.

In Hartford, as House Vice Chairman of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, I have helped lead our work on the HERO Acts, expanding support for veterans and military families and improving access to benefits, education, health care, and financial protections.

As a member of the Reproductive Rights Caucus, I co-sponsored and helped pass the Connecticut Reproductive Freedom Defense Act to strengthen protections for reproductive health care.

I also helped establish and am now co-chair Connecticut's Artificial Intelligence Caucus. Through that work, I helped lead passage of the C.A.R.T. Act, advancing safeguards around AI companions, transparency, and employment-related uses of AI. This work reflects my commitment to addressing emerging challenges before they become larger problems for families and workers.

For Stamford, I have worked to secure state investment in school infrastructure. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I have also worked to protect essential services amid challenges posed by federal policy and funding decisions.

Across these roles, I have brought the same approach: understand the needs, do the preparation, build partnerships, and follow through. That is the experience and accountability I bring to this job.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Stamford is home.

I grew up here, I came back here after active military service, and I have tried to approach this job with the same sense of responsibility that guided me in uniform.

I do not expect every person I represent to agree with me on every issue. That has never been my standard.

I believe everybody deserves the dignity of a conversation and a seat at the table.

My responsibility is to listen, show up, explain where I stand, and do the work.

The key to being a good leader is something I learned a long time ago: listen four times and speak once.

That is the kind of representative I have tried to be, and it is the kind of representative I intend to continue being.