State Senate Candidate Wooden Receives Milner's Endorsement

Democratic State Senate candidate Shawn Wooden recently received the endorsement of former Hartford Mayor, and State Senator, Thirman Milner.

Read the full press release below:

Democratic Party endorsed candidate Shawn Wooden was endorsed today by civil rights legend and the First African American Mayor elected in New England, former Hartford Mayor Thirman Milner.

“Our community faces significant challenges. That’s why this race for State Senate is so important. On August 12th, I’m voting for Shawn Wooden because the State Senate needs change and Shawn is the one who has the energy, ideas, integrity and passion that we need,” said former State Senator and Mayor Thirman Milner.

“I know I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me and broke barriers that made it possible for a young man from north Hartford to become city council President and now run for the State Senate. Thirman Milner is an icon in our community, a personal mentor and a friend. His endorsement and support transcends politics. It speaks to who we are as a community and the change we need to make real in the State Senate for Windsor, Bloomfield and Hartford families,” said Shawn Wooden.

“I am honored and humbled to have earned his support and trust” said Wooden.

Shawn Wooden is a father of two boys, a husband, an attorney and Hartford’s City Council President. Shawn is the endorsed Democrat running for State Senate and is running to give our district a fresh start, bring new energy and leadership, and ensure that the voices of Windsor, Bloomfield and Hartford are heard at the State Capitol. Shawn will fight to help bring jobs and economic development to our region, improve our schools, provide tax relief to middle-class families, increase public safety and ensure every town gets its fair share of resources.

For more information on the campaign – visit www.WoodenForSenate.com. ###