Longtime West Haven State Rep. Won’t Seek Re-Election

WEST HAVEN, CT — Longtime West Haven State Rep. Charles Ferraro announced this week that he won’t seek re-election to a sixth term in the 117th District, which also includes parts of Milford and Orange.

Ferraro, a Republican, has represented the 117th District for the past 10 years.

“It has truly been a blessing to serve as State Representative for the great people of West Haven, Orange, and Milford,” Ferraro said in a statement posted on Facebook. “Our communities are so beautiful, engaged, diverse, and vibrant – and with your ongoing support, I have been blessed to represent each of you that make up the 117th District. Our service together has enriched me for a lifetime and through our accomplishments, challenges, and experiences, I am better today than when I began this journey in 2014.

“Serving as your voice in Hartford was humbling and rewarding beyond its years. Thank you to everyone who forged this path with me – I will always be proud of what we accomplished together.”

Ferraro currently serves on the Energy and Technology, Human Services, and Veterans’ Affairs committees.

Ferraro has owned and operated the West Haven Academy of Karate for 48 years, and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1996. He was named West Haven's Italian of the Year last October.

Ferraro has also drawn praise from the city’s Democrats and was part of new West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer’s transition team.