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Kevin Brown (Connecticut)
Kevin Brown (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 56. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Brown (Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 56. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kevin Brown was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and lives in Vernon, Connecticut.[1][2] Brown earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2004 and a graduate degree from the University of Bridgeport in 2015.[3] His career experience includes working as a teacher. Brown has served on the Vernon-Rockville Board of Education.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Brown was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Kevin Brown defeated Brian Motola in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Brown (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 60.5 | 6,264 |
| Brian Motola (R) | 39.5 | 4,096 | ||
| Total votes: 10,360 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Brian Motola advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Brown in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56
Kevin Brown defeated Jim Tedford in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Brown (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 56.6 | 4,099 |
| Jim Tedford (R) | 43.4 | 3,139 | ||
| Total votes: 7,238 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kevin Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jim Tedford advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 56.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Kevin Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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With five years of experience on the Vernon Board of Education, I have worked on numerous committees. Working across the aisle with BOE members on the Finance Committee, Curriculum Committee, and Policy Committee, among others, I have worked to deliver responsible and balanced budgets, while placing an emphasis on equity for all Vernon students. My nearly 17 years teaching civics and coaching youth sports has given me an understanding and appreciation of the value of giving back to the community. I have spent my career teaching high school students, future leaders, the skills necessary to be civically engaged members of their communities. My love of history, government and democracy has prepared me well to represent Vernon-Rockville in the State Legislature.
Through this lens of equity and community engagement, I will listen to the diverse voices of Vernon's 56th district and find solutions to the challenges facing Vernon and the State of Connecticut.
- Securing ECS funding and providing equitable opportunity for all students is key to building a vibrant community for the future.
- I will work to lower prescription drug costs and expanding tax relief for veterans and seniors
- I will defend women's rights, including working to protect the right to choose and bodily autonomy
Women's rights
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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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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 56 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 56 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut House Democrats, "Kevin Brown - Biography," accessed April 28, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kevin Brown for Vernon, "My Story," accessed April 28, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2022
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| Preceded by Michael Winkler (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 56 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
