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Jeff Gordon (Connecticut)
Jeff Gordon (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 35. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Gordon (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 35. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jeff Gordon's career experience includes working as a physician. Gordon volunteered as president of the Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS), as chair of the CSMS Council, as speaker of the CSMS House of Delegates, as founding chair of the CTHealthLink electronic medical record information exchange, as a member of the CT Medical Examining Board, and as a member of the American Medical Association’s Council on Legislation. He also volunteered as president of the Woodstock Education Foundation, treasurer of the Woodstock Agricultural Society, and vice president of the Woodstock Safety Patrol. Gordon was elected to Woodstock’s Planning & Zoning Commission in 2007.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Gordon was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Public Health Committee
- Public Safety and Security Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Ranking Member
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 35
Incumbent Jeff Gordon defeated Merry Garrett in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Gordon (R) | 52.9 | 28,613 |
 | Merry Garrett (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 47.1 | 25,453 | |
| Total votes: 54,066 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Merry Garrett advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 35.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeff Gordon advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 35.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gordon in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 35
Jeff Gordon defeated Lisa Thomas in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 35 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Gordon (R) | 50.6 | 20,927 |
 | Lisa Thomas (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 49.4 | 20,456 | |
| Total votes: 41,383 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lisa Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 35.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jeff Gordon advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 35.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Jeff Gordon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Connecticut State Senate District 35 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dan Champagne (R) |
Connecticut State Senate District 35 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
