John Santanella (born 1 May 1967) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 58th district, taking office in 2025.[1] Santanella, also serves as a member of the Enfield Town Council representing the 2nd District, since 2021, and currently serves as Minority Leader.[2][3][4]

Background

Santanella, is a graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Business Administration specializing in Marketing and Finance. Santanella, a small business owner, was previously an executive at Viacom (2005-2019) and Hasbro. [5]

Santanella, while on the Enfield Town Council authored the town’s first-ever resolution recognizing Pride Month in the Town of Enfield. [6]

Electoral history

2021

General Election: Enfield Town Council, District 2 Election, 2021
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Santanella 759 58.746%
Republican Kelly Hemmeler 533 41.254%
Total votes 1,292 100.00%

2023

General Election: Enfield Town Council, District 2 Election, 2023
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Santanella 646 50.39%
Republican Kelly Hemmeler 636 49.61%
Total votes 1,282 100.00%

2024

Democratic primary: Connecticut's 58th House of Representatives district election, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Santanella 704 76.688%
Democratic David Alexander 214 23.312%
Total votes 918 100.00%

2024

General Election: Connecticut's 58th House of Representatives district election, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Santanella 5,389 53.57%
Republican Robert Hendrickson 4,348 43.22%
Independent Party John Santanella 322 3.20%
Total votes 10,059 100.00%

References

  1. ^ Bedner, Eric (2024-11-06). "Democrat John Santanella wins 58th House seat in Enfield after tabulator issues". CT Insider. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  2. ^ "Enfield 2024 Election Results: Kissel, Hall, Santanella Earn Seats". Enfield, CT Patch. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  3. ^ Bedner, Eric (2024-08-14). "John Santanella wins Connecticut's 58th House Democratic primary in a landslide". CT Insider. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  4. ^ Savino • •, Mike (2024-07-31). "Enfield primary includes Democrat looking for comeback after past arrests". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  5. ^ JENSEN, TIM (13 March 2024). "Quartet Of Candidates Emerges For Enfield State Representative Seat - Enfield Patch". patch.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  6. ^ SMITH, STEVE (2 June 2022). "Enfield marks Pride Month with speakers, flag-raising - Hartford Courant". courant.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.


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