Ellen Paul
Ellen Paul is a Democratic / Working Families Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 55 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 55 covers parts of Tolland County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Ellen Paul faces Steve Weir for the District 55 seat currently held by Steve Weir (R).
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“I love the work I do. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to improve people's lives by strengthening libraries, advancing public policy, and bringing people together to solve difficult problems. I never imagined that one day I'd be asking my neighbors to send me to Hartford.”
(Candidate statement) “But I was raised to believe that citizenship means more than voting. It means contributing to your community. And when you're in a position to make a difference, you have a responsibility to step forward.”
(Candidate statement) “I've seen firsthand that good government is still possible when people are willing to listen, build consensus, and stay focused on solving problems instead of scoring political points.”
(Candidate statement)Steve Weir
Steve Weir is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 55, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 55 covers parts of Tolland County. Steve Weir was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and lives in Hebron, Connecticut. Weir graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1992. His career experience includes working as a business development manager with BluSky Restoration Contractors and the CEO of American Integrity Restoration, LLC DKI. Weir has served as the president of the UConn Club Board of the University of Connecticut, the chair of the Governor Relations Committee of the Connecticut Apartment Association, and the chair of the board of directors of the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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“As a former police officer, small business owner, volunteer, youth coach, mentor, husband, father, and now your State Representative, Steve has always believed that leadership begins by serving others. Today, Steve continues working every day to keep Connecticut affordable, strengthen our local communities, support our local businesses, and preserve the values that make our towns such wonderful places to live and raise a family.”
(Candidate statement) “Today, Steve continues working every day to keep Connecticut affordable, strengthen our local communities, support our local businesses, and preserve the values that make our towns such wonderful places to live and raise a family.”
(Candidate statement) “Serving as your State Representative has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Whether we've met through coaching youth sports, volunteering in our schools, working together in the community, helping a constituent navigate state government, or simply talking at a local event, I appreciate the trust you've placed in me. I will continue working every day to earn that trust.”
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