Connecticut State House District 135

Current seat holder: Anne M. Hughes (D).

Anne Hughes

Anne Hughes is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 135, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 135 covers parts of Fairfield County. As of September 2019, Anne Hughes lives in Easton, Connecticut. She earned a bachelor's degree in art and political science from the College of New Rochelle, and she earned her master of social work at University of New England in 2014. Hughes works as a Licensed Master Social Worker for Jewish Senior Services' Institute on Aging and as Coordinator for the Center for Elder Abuse Prevention. She was the Program Director at CLASP Homes Inc, and she co-founded the Norwalk Peacemakers.

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“Now more than ever, we need leaders who will fight for us. Anne Hughes walks alongside us — leading the fights for women's reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, affordable healthcare, an inhabitable earth for our grandchildren, making billionaires pay their fair share, and an economy that works for all of us.” (Candidate statement)
“Anne Hughes walks alongside us — leading the fights for women's reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, affordable healthcare, an inhabitable earth for our grandchildren, making billionaires pay their fair share, and an economy that works for all of us.” (Candidate statement)
“Whether you can knock on doors, make phone calls, or simply spread the word — every action counts. Join us in building a better Connecticut.” (Candidate statement)

Darrell Harris

Darrell Harris is a Republican / Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 135 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 135 covers parts of Fairfield County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Darrell Harris faces Anne Hughes for the District 135 seat currently held by Anne M. Hughes (D).

“Hartford treats us as a place money comes from. When we want something back, all we get is reasons why it can't be done.” (Weston Today)
“I'm not here to say I want to cut taxes. That's putting a meat cleaver to where a scalpel would be appropriate.” (Weston Today)