Elected and Democratic Officials Announce Support for Rep. Hughes

Forty Connecticut elected and Democratic party officials announced their support for Rep. Anne Hughes (AD-135) in an endorsement letter on Sunday ahead of the August 11 Democratic primary.

Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz, House Majority Leader Matt Ritter, Easton First Selectman David Bindelglass, Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey of Fairfield, Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan of Bethel, Easton Selectman Bob Lessler, and 35 other officials signed the letter -- signaling broad support for Hughes from her colleagues and Democrats in and around the district.

“More than at any point in our lifetimes, the future of Connecticut will be shaped by the decisions we make in the coming months,” the authors wrote in the letter. “Anne understands what it takes to meet this moment.”

Rep. Anne Hughes represents Weston, Easton and Redding in Connecticut’s 135th Assembly District.

See the full letter and list of endorsers here:

Rep. Anne Hughes knows that local politics is anything but small, that a conversation with a constituent can save a life and that one law’s impact can change the future for everyone.

It is this understanding of the power of representation that has led Anne to always listen to the quietest voices in the room, to advocate tirelessly for her constituents, and to stand up for the most vulnerable, wherever and whoever they are.

More than at any point in our lifetimes, the future of Connecticut will be shaped by the decisions we make in the coming months. Anne’s inclusive response to the COVID-19 crisis — providing constant updates, advocating for the safety of Connecticut voters, organizing teams of volunteers to provide essential supplies, and working every day to connect constituents with the resources they need — has shown us that Anne understands what it takes to meet this moment.

We are proud to endorse Anne for a second term.

Signed:

Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, CT Speaker of the House
Rep. Matt Ritter, CT Majority Leader of the House
David Bindelglass, Easton First Selectman
Bob Lessler, Easton Selectman
Bob Godfrey, CT Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the House
Nanette DeWester, Easton Democratic Town Committee Chair
Steve Sheinberg, Fairfield Democratic Town Committee Chair
Eric Paradis, Newtown Democratic Town Committee Chair
Tom Kelly, Trumbull Democratic Town Committee Chair
Andrea Gartner, Danbury Democratic Town Committee Chair
Laura Orban, Brookfield Democratic Town Committee Chair

Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan
Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey
Rep. Michael Winkler
Rep. David Michel
Rep. Jill Barry
Rep. Maria Horn
Rep. Tammy Exum
Rep. Jillian Gilchrest
Rep. Juan Candelaria
Rep. Dorinda Borer
Rep. Patricia Dillon
Rep. Pat Wilson Pheanious
Rep. Roland Lemar
Rep. Robyn Porter
Rep. Kenneth Gucker
Rep. Joshua M. Hall
Rep. Kerry Wood
Rep. Gary Turco
Rep. Josh Elliott
Rep. Bobby Gibson
Rep. Daniel J. Fox
Rep. Mary Mushinsky
Rep. Lucy Dathan
Rep. Susan Johnson
Rep. Rick Lopes
Rep. Robin Comey
Rep. Christine Palm
Rep. Quentin “Q” Phipps
Rep. Jane Garibay