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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.

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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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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.

Showing slide 1 of 1

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