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United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
United States Representative, District 1
3 Candidates
The Governor leads Connecticut's executive branch and helps set priorities for the state. They share a ticket with the Lieutenant Governor who supports the Governor.
Luke Bronin
D
Former Mayor of Hartford

Luke Bronin (born 1979) previously served as Mayor of Hartford from 2016 to 2024, where he focused on stabilizing city finances and expanding affordable housing. As mayor, he also launched youth programs, strengthened public safety efforts, and guided the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronin wants a new direction – for the Democratic party and our country.
Key Issues Luke Bronin is Running On:
Lowering Costs
Building More Housing
Strong Social Security
Pushing for Universal Healthcare
Affordable Childcare & Eldercare
Creating a Fair Tax Code
Amy Chai
R
Physician
Amy Chai is a physician specializing in primary care and addiction medicine and a candidate for public office in Connecticut. She has worked in medicine, education, and community service, including coaching speech and debate. She has emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and reducing political division. She is also a published author and a mother of two adult children.
Key Issues Amy Chai is Running On:
Prosperity
Health Care
Education and Parental Rights
Mental Health and Addiction
Foreign Policy
Changing the tax structure
Mary L. Sanders
G
Non-Profit Professional
Mary L. Sanders is a program consultant with more than 25 years of experience working in social services, adult education, workforce development, and nonprofit organizations. She is also an experienced Spanish tutor and translator, with experience in medical and legal settings. Sanders works with diverse communities and organizations, providing program support, education, and language services.
Key Issues Mary L. Sanders is Running On:
Peace & Nonviolence
Social Justice
Environmental Justice
Community-Based Economics
Healthcare & Social Services
Workforce & Adult Education
About
The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.
Contact
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About
The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.
Contact
info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com
About
The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.
Contact
info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com
About
The Hartford Youth Civic Collective is a civic resource hub made for and by young people in Hartford. The HYCC aims to make civic life in Hartford understandable, accessible, and meaningful.
Contact
info@hartfordyouthcivichub.com