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Laura Dancho
Laura Dancho (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 120. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. She left office on January 8, 2025.
Dancho (Republican Party, Independent Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 120. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Laura Dancho lives in Stratford, Connecticut. Her career experience includes working as a coordinator and program assistant at Fairfield University and as a secretary for the Town of Stratford Public Schools.[1] Dancho volunteered as treasurer on the Stratford Academy PTA and served as a member of the Friends of Boothe Memorial Park and the Housatonic Boat Club. Dancho also volunteered as Scout leader. She was elected to the District 10 seat of the Stratford Town Council in 2017.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Dancho 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 120
Kaitlyn Shake defeated incumbent Laura Dancho in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kaitlyn Shake (D / Working Families Party) | 54.1 | 6,926 |
 | Laura Dancho (R / Independent Party) | 45.9 | 5,871 | |
| Total votes: 12,797 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kaitlyn Shake advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Laura Dancho advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dancho in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120
Laura Dancho defeated incumbent Philip Young in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Dancho (R / Independent Party) | 50.6 | 4,660 |
| Philip Young (D) | 49.4 | 4,550 | ||
| Total votes: 9,210 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Philip Young advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Laura Dancho advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 120.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Laura Dancho did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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 120 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Philip Young (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 120 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Kaitlyn Shake (D) |
