Stephanie Thomas | |
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75th Secretary of the State of Connecticut | |
Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
Governor | Ned Lamont |
Preceded by | Mark Kohler |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 143rd district | |
In office January 6, 2021 – January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Gail Lavielle |
Succeeded by | Dominique Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 54–55) |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | New York University (BS) New School (MS) |
Website | State House website Campaign website |
Stephanie Thomas (born 1968 or 1969)[1] is an American politician currently serving as the Secretary of the State of Connecticut. She previously served as a state representative representing the 143rd District in the Connecticut House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Thomas originally ran for the 143rd seat in 2018 against incumbent Republican Gail Lavielle.[2] Thomas ran again in 2020, defeating Republican challenger Patricia Zuccaro.[3] In the House, Thomas served as a member of both the Commerce and Transportation Committees, as well as the Government Administration and Elections Committee.[4]
Thomas earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from New York University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from The New School.
References
- ↑ Bergman, Julia (August 6, 2022). "Personality and experience separate Democrats in secretary of the state race". CT Insider. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
The race between Bond, 45, of New Haven, and Thomas, 53, of Norwalk is about who can turn out more voters to the polls during a sleepy August primary.
- ↑ "Stephanie Thomas, Democrat, 143rd House District candidate". thehour.com. The Norwalk Hour. 28 September 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Thomas prevails in race for 143rd District". westport-news.com. Westport News. 4 November 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ Ballotpedia. "Stephanie Thomas (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 26, 2021.