Eleni Kavros DeGraw
Eleni Kavros DeGraw is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 17, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 17 covers parts of Hartford County. Eleni Kavros DeGraw was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and lives in Avon, Connecticut. DeGraw earned a B.A. in English from James Madison University. She cofounded 100 Women Who Can - Farmington Valley and ForwardCT.
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“Hi, I'm Eleni Kavros DeGraw, your CT State Representative for the 17th District—Avon and Canton. I'm running for reelection to continue serving District 17.”
(Candidate statement) “Please request your lawn sign here and we will bring your sign to you in early/mid September.”
(Candidate statement) “As the people who have always had my back and supported me, I want you to know first that I'm running for re-election.”
(Candidate statement)Andrew Ziemba
Andrew Ziemba District 17 covers parts of Hartford County. Andrew Ziemba earned a high school diploma from Canton High School. His career experience includes working as a sales consultant.
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“I am running for the 17th House District because together we can do better.”
(Candidate statement) “Canton is home. I've lived here most of my life. I have served on the Board of Finance and the Board of Assessment Appeals, and as a residential solar consultant I've sat at kitchen tables across Connecticut with families squeezed by the cost of living.”
(Candidate statement) “I'm the son of a Polish immigrant, a middle-class millennial dad, and an independent thinker. I'm a centrist Republican focused on what unites Canton and Avon. My allegiance is to the Constitution and to the people — not to a party, not to Hartford, and not to Washington. I'm running to bring people together regardless of party affiliation and restore the sensible middle. The voters demand it and I'll deliver it.”
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