Nick Menapace
Nick Menapace is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 37, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 37 covers parts of New London County. Nick Menapace earned a high school diploma from South Windsor High School and a bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University in 2012. His career experience includes working as a teacher.
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“We deserve better advocacy on their behalf in Hartford, and I am running to provide a voice that represents this district.”
(Candidate statement) “As a teacher, Nick understands the importance of maintaining Connecticut's status as a preeminent state in the fight against gun violence. Nick will fight to strengthen public safety through more comprehensive gun legislation and more social workers in our schools.”
(Candidate statement) “Nick will fight to strengthen public safety through more comprehensive gun legislation and more social workers in our schools.”
(Candidate statement)Anne Santoro
Anne Santoro is a Republican / Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 37 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 37 covers parts of New London County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Anne Santoro faces Nick Menapace for the District 37 seat currently held by Nicholas Menapace (D).
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“Our energy costs, taxes, and fee burden are some of the highest in the nation and have made it increasingly difficult for individuals, families, seniors, and businesses to stay and thrive in our state.”
(Candidate statement) “By supporting law enforcement and all of our first responders, our state can better fulfill the first and most important responsibility of government.”
(Candidate statement) “Our District and Connecticut are places of great natural beauty, but we are living under the weight of state laws that have stifled affordability, opportunity, local rule, and individual freedoms. One party rule, and now supermajority rule, have not served the people. Let's bring greater balance and experience to the legislature to adopt better policies that allow our communities to flourish.”
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