Catherine Osten
Catherine Osten is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party / Independent Party member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 19, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 19 covers parts of New London, Tolland Counties. Catherine Osten graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 1973 after which she enlisted in the U.S. Army. She spent four years in Japan as a translator-interpreter in Chinese Mandarin. When she returned to the United States, Osten attended Mohegan Community College before beginning her career with the state Corrections Department. She served in the Department of Corrections for over two decades, first as a corrections officer and then as a lieutenant. Osten served as president of the Correction Supervisors' Council of CSEA/SEIU.
“This is an extremely popular facility in town. The parents I've spoken to say they're very happy to have this work done, and this work wouldn't have been done without these state funds.”
(Candidate statement) “Due to a poor drainage system, there has been flooding at the facility that destroyed the fields and made them unable to be used. I'm confident this funding will fix that problem, and that Camp Oakdale will be better than ever before. Thank you to my legislative colleagues and the members of the Community Investment Fund 2030 for their support for Montville.”
(Candidate statement)Jason Guidone
Jason Guidone District 19 covers parts of New London, Tolland Counties. Jason Guidone graduated from Xavier High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 1998.
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“I'm not a career politician. I'm a neighbor who believes hardworking families in the 19th District deserve honest leadership, accountability, and someone who will fight for them in Hartford.”
(Candidate statement) “I'm a neighbor who believes hardworking families in the 19th District deserve honest leadership, accountability, and someone who will fight for them in Hartford.”
(Candidate statement) “That's why I'm running for State Senate—to deliver common-sense solutions and put people ahead of politics.”
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