Dominique Johnson
Dominique Johnson is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 143, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 143 covers parts of Fairfield County. Dominique Johnson lives in Norwalk, Connecticut. Johnson earned a B.A. in communication studies from Bryn Mawr College in 1999, an M.A. in communication from Stanford University in 2003, and a Ph.D. in urban education policy from Temple University in 2009. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit consultant, a college professor, and a researcher.
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“Dominique learned the value of hard work and giving back to our community from her family while growing up in the Midwest. Your Voice in Hartford as a State Representative since 2022, she proudly represents each resident in every neighborhood of the 143rd District. As Deputy Majority Leader, Dominique works to improve the quality of life for all of our District's residents, delivering results with compassion and respect.”
(Candidate statement) “Dominique answered the call to work hard and make things happen : Championing historic investments in our children for the best start in life; Fighting for more affordability for our families to help with increased costs and protect from Federal funding cuts; And, protecting our elders and Veterans so they can live with dignity and the quality of life they deserve.”
(Candidate statement) “My Grandmother worked on a farm and the factory line to make a life for my parents' generation, and I learned the value of that hard work at a young age.”
(Candidate statement)Greg Helms
Greg Helms District 143 covers parts of Fairfield County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Greg Helms faces Dominique Johnson for the District 143 seat currently held by Dominique Johnson (D).