Brian Smith (Connecticut)
Brian Smith (Democratic Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office on January 22, 2020. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Smith (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran in a special election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 48. He won in the special general election on January 14, 2020.
Smith (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) also ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 48. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Higher Education and Employment Committee, Member
- Planning and Development Committee, Member
- Transportation Committee, Member
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Brian Smith did not file to run for re-election.
2020
Regular election
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Brian Smith defeated Julie Shilosky in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Smith (D / Working Families Party) | 53.3 | 7,278 |
| Julie Shilosky (R / Independent Party) | 46.7 | 6,369 | ||
| Total votes: 13,647 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brian Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Julie Shilosky advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 48.
Special election
See also: Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2020
General election
Special general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 48
Brian Smith defeated Mark DeCaprio in the special general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 48 on January 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Smith (D / Working Families Party) | 52.3 | 2,450 |
 | Mark DeCaprio (R / Independent Party) | 47.7 | 2,237 | |
| Total votes: 4,687 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 48 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 48 2020-2023 |
Succeeded by Mark DeCaprio (R) |
