Create the Vote Candidate Forum October 4th 

Part of the Connecticut Arts Alliance Create the Vote Initiative we partnered with Greater Hartford Arts Council and the New Haven Pride Center. Asking candidates to fund the arts is an easy lift = for every $1 spent on the Arts in Connecticut $7 is generated. 

Act Now!

Reach out to your elected representatives today so they know about what artists and arts workers in our region need to thrive.

NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR LEGISLATORS?

Here are a few ideas!

GET PERSONAL Share a story about the power of creativity in your life, particularly during the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic

HEAL + REBUILD Explain how centering culture helps communities process impact and loss and supports inclusive and equitable development

COVID IMPACT Our region is still emerging from the economic fallout of this pandemic with many artists and arts workers struggling to thrive 

INVITATIONS Encourage them to attend an upcoming in-person or virtual event you are organizing to deepen their understanding of our creative ecosystem

Contact Information

Listed by town with name, email, political party, and district number

BETHANY

Jorge Cabrera   jorge.cabrera@cga.ct.gov D 17 Senate 
Lezlye Zupkus Lezlye.Zupkus@housegop.ct.gov R 89 Representative 

BRANFORD

Christine Cohen  cohen@senatedems.ct.gov D 12 Senate 

Robin E. Comey Robin.Comey@cga.ct.gov D 102 Representtive 

Sean Scanlon Sean.Scanlon@cga.ct.gov D 98 Representative 

CHESHIRE

Mary Abrams abrams@senatedems.ct.gov D 13 Senate 
Rob Sampson rob.sampson@cga.ct.gov R 16
Craig Fishbein craig.fishbein@housegop.ct.gov R 90         
Lezlye Zupkus Lezlye.Zupkus@housegop.ct.gov R 89
Liz Linehan Liz.Linehan@cga.ct.gov D 103

EAST HAVEN

Paul Cicarella  paul.cicarella@cga.ct.gov R 34 Senate 
Joe Zullo Joe.Zullo@housegop.ct.gov R 99
Roland Lemar Roland.Lemar@cga.ct.gov D 96 

GUILFORD

Christine Cohen  cohen@senatedems.ct.gov D 12 Senate 
Sean Scanlon Sean.Scanlon@cga.ct.gov D 98
Vincent Candelora Vincent.Candelora@housegop.ct.gov R 86

HAMDEN

Martin Looney Looney@senatedems.ct.gov D 11 Senate Leadership 
Jorge Cabrera  jorge.cabrera@cga.ct.gov D 17 Senate 
Joshua Elliott Josh.Elliott@cga.ct.gov D 88
Michael D'Agostino michael.dagostino@cga.ct.gov D 91
Robyn Porter Robyn.Porter@cga.ct.gov D 94

MADISON

Christine Cohen cohen@senatedems.ct.gov D 12
John-Michael Parker johnmichael.parker@cga.ct.gov D 101 

MERIDEN

Mary Abrams abrams@senatedems.ct.go D 13 Senate 
Catherine Abercrombie Catherine.Abercrombie@cga.ct.gov D 83 
Hilda Santiago Hilda.Santiago@cga.ct.gov D 84
Michael Quinn  Michael.quinn@cga.ct.gov D 82  

MILFORD

James Maroney maroney@senatedems.ct.gov D 14  Senate 

Charles Ferraro Charles.Ferraro@housegop.ct.gov R 117      
Frank Smith frank.smith@cga.ct.gov D 118 
Kathleen Kennedy Kathy.Kennedy@housegop.ct.gov R 119 

NEW HAVEN

Gary Winfield http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/winfield-contact  D 10      Senate 
Martin Looney Looney@senatedems.ct.gov D 11 Senate Leadership 
Alphonse Paolillo Alphonse.Paolillo@cga.ct.gov D 97 
Juan Candelaria Juan.Candelaria@cga.ct.gov D 95
Treneé McGee treneé.mcgee@cga.ct.gov D 116 
Patricia Dillon Patricia.Dillon@cga.ct.gov D 92
Robyn Porter Robyn.Porter@cga.ct.gov D 94
Roland Lemar Roland.Lemar@cga.ct.gov D 96
Toni Walker Toni.Walker@cga.ct.gov D 93

NORTH BRANFORD

Christine Cohen  cohen@senatedems.ct.gov D 12 Senate 
Vincent Candelora Vincent.Candelora@housegop.ct.gov R 86

NORTH HAVEN

Martin Looney Looney@senatedems.ct.gov D 11 Senate Leadership
Paul Cicarella  paul.cicarella@cga.ct.gov R 34 

David Yaccarino Dave.Yaccarino@housegop.ct.gov R 87

ORANGE

James Maroney maroney@senatedems.ct.gov D 14 Senate 
Charles Ferraro Charles.Ferraro@housegop.ct.gov R 117 
Kathleen Kennedy Kathy.Kennedy@housegop.ct.gov R 119
Mary Welander  mary.welander@cga.ct.gov D 114 

WALLINGFORD

Vincent Candelora Vincent.Candelora@housegop.ct.gov R 86

Paul Cicarella  paul.cicarella@cga.ct.gov R 34
Craig Fishbein craig.fishbein@housegop.ct.gov R 90
Liz Linehan Liz.Linehan@cga.ct.gov D 103
Mary Mushinsky Mary.Mushinsky@cga.ct.gov D 85

WEST HAVEN

Gary Winfield  http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/winfield-contact  D 10 Senate 
James Maroney maroney@senatedems.ct.gov D 14 Senate 
Charles Ferraro Charles.Ferraro@housegop.ct.gov R 117 
Dorinda Borer Dorinda.Borer@cga.ct.gov D 115
Treneé McGee treneé.mcgee@cga.ct.gov D 116 

WOODBRIDGE

James Maroney maroney@senatedems.ct.gov D 14 Senate 
Jorge Cabrera jorge.cabrera@cga.ct.gov D 17 Senate  
Mary Welander  mary.welander@cga.ct.gov D 114

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH OUR LEGISLATORS 

• February: Session gavels in, public hearings begin
• March: First committees reach deadlines to report out bills
• April: Budget committee deadlines arrive, floor debates begin
• May: Session ends, parties nominate candidates at conventions
• June: Candidates petitioning to primary reach filing deadline
• July: Candidates file Q2 campaign finance reports
• August: Primaries
• September: General election campaign unofficially kicks off
• October: Candidates debate, file Q3 campaign finance reports
• November 8: Election Day