Nate Brown
Nate Brown is a Democratic / Working Families Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 78 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 78 covers parts of Hartford, Litchfield Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Nate Brown faces Joe Hoxha for the District 78 seat currently held by Joe Hoxha (R).
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“I chose to run because our hard-working families in Plymouth and Bristol deserve a representative who doesn't need a learning curve on day one. Having spent over 15 years in Hartford advocating for working-class people, I've seen exactly how policies get shaped and how state dollars are distributed. I look at our communities and see immense potential, but we need someone who knows how to cut through the bureaucratic red tape to secure our fair share of state aid, lower our tax burdens, and protect our local quality of life. I was raised in this community and now is the time to give back and running for State Representative is my way of putting my unique skill set to work to protect our neighbors and build a stronger local economy.”
(The Bristol Press) “In my role as business manager and President of Local 478 and VP of the State Building Trades, I manage complex organizations, balance fiduciary duties, and represent thousands of working families. Furthermore, by being involved with the town taught me pressure points of municipal government — from infrastructure needs to school funding. Combined with 15 years of drafting, analyzing, and testifying on legislation in Hartford, I already have established bipartisan relationships with state leaders. I know how to bring people with differing views to the table and exit with a done deal that benefits our towns.”
(The Bristol Press)Joe Hoxha
Joe Hoxha District 78 covers parts of Hartford, Litchfield Counties. Joe Hoxha was born in Albania. Hoxha earned a bachelor's degree in political science and sociology from the University of Connecticut. His career experience includes working with a local community bank.
Campaign site
“I am Joe Hoxha and I am running for State Representative in the 78th District, serving Plymouth and Bristol. I am running to address these issues that concern people the most. Click on the photos to learn more.”
(Candidate statement) “I am running for the mothers and fathers who feel powerless against the public school systems that strip away parental rights to control what and how their children are taught.”
(Candidate statement) “I am running for the victims of crimes, which are increasing at an alarming rate.”
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