Connecticut State House District 140: candidates

Current seat holder: Travis Simms (D).

Travis Simms

Travis Simms District 140 covers parts of Fairfield County. Travis Simms was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. Simms was a competitive boxer and a two-time WBA Super Welterweight World Champion from 2003 to 2007. As of September 2019, he was a member of the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium Board of Directors and the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Coordinating Committee (ICC). He also served as the First Vice Chair for Action for Bridgeport Community Development Inc. (ABCD). As of 2022, he was the assistant majority leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives .

“I am proud to share that for the 2026 legislative session, I received a 100% voting score from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters in its 2026 Environmental Scorecard.” (Candidate statement)

“I am proud that I received a 95% score from the Connecticut Education Association for my legislative record this past session.” (Candidate statement)

Enrique Santiago

Enrique Santiago District 140 covers parts of Fairfield County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Enrique Santiago faces Travis Simms for the District 140 seat currently held by Travis Simms (D).