Dan Champagne is an American politician who served as a Connecticut State senator representing the 35th District, which encompasses various towns in Northeastern Connecticut. Champagne was first elected in 2018 and is a member of the Republican Party. Champagne also serves as mayor of Vernon, Connecticut.[1]

Political career

Champagne ran for the 35th District seat in 2018 in order to replace the retiring Anthony Guglielmo. Champagne would later win the election in a thin two point margin over Democratic challenger John Perrier.[2] Champagne was re-elected in 2020 by an even thinner one point margin over Democrat Lisa Thomas.[3] Champagne has been assigned to committees such as the Judiciary and the Planning and Development Committee. Champagne is also the current Ranking Member of the Public Safety and Security Committee.[4] While in the Senate, Champagne has opposed bills legalizing marijuana in the state of Connecticut.[5]

References

  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ Ballotpedia. "Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  3. ^ Ballotpedia. "Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Ballotpedia. "Dan Champagne". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Keating, Christopher (6 April 2021). "Legal weed a step closer in Connecticut as key lawmakers approve recreational marijuana bill". courant.com. Hartford Courant. Retrieved May 5, 2021.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Champagne
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