Matthew L. Lesser
Matthew L. Lesser is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 9, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 9 covers parts of Hartford, Middlesex Counties. Lesser's professional experience includes working as an intern on the Brookings Institution Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy and a member of the Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission.
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“Matt Lesser is a champion for our families, focused on lowering costs and ensuring opportunity for everyone.”
(Candidate statement) “As our State Senator, he's the leading voice for affordable health care, a passionate advocate for public education, and is leading the charge to protect our community from ICE & MAGA Republicans in Washington.”
(Candidate statement) “Matt chairs the Human Services Committee, delivering relief for working families and protecting seniors, and has brought back over $400 million to our district over the last two years.”
(Candidate statement)Grant W. Polomsky
Grant W. Polomsky District 9 covers parts of Hartford, Middlesex Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Grant W. Polomsky faces Matthew L. Lesser, Gwen Samuel for the District 9 seat currently held by Matthew L. Lesser (D).
Gwen Samuel
Gwen Samuel is a Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut State Senate in District 9 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 9 covers parts of Hartford, Middlesex Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Gwen Samuel faces Matthew L. Lesser, Grant W. Polomsky for the District 9 seat currently held by Matthew L. Lesser (D).
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“As a United States Marine Corps veteran and Independent candidate for Connecticut State Senate, District 9, I am honored to receive the endorsement of Independent Veterans of America. People over party. Service above self.”
(Candidate statement) “I am a mother, grandmother, Marine Corps veteran, community leader, and longtime advocate for government transparency, expanded education opportunities, protecting parent rights and nurturing family and community self-empowerment.”
(Candidate statement) “I served in the United States Marine Corps as an 0151 Administrative Clerk during the 80s.”
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