Politics & Government

Carter To Run Again For Connecticut's 2nd Assembly District

Former Republican State Rep. Dan Carter will run again for CT's 2nd District, which includes parts of Bethel, Danbury, Redding, and Newtown.

Dan Carter served on the General Law, Education, Finance Revenue & Bonding, Public Health, Energy & Technology, and Banking committees. He was also a member of Aviation and Bioscience caucuses during his time in Hartford.
Dan Carter served on the General Law, Education, Finance Revenue & Bonding, Public Health, Energy & Technology, and Banking committees. He was also a member of Aviation and Bioscience caucuses during his time in Hartford. (Shutterstock)

BETHEL, CT — Former Republican State Representative Dan Carter announced he will seek a new term to Connecticut's 2nd Assembly District, which includes portions of Bethel, Danbury, Redding, and Newtown. Carter was first elected to the 2nd district in 2010 and won reelection twice for a total of three two-year terms. He represented the Republican Party in the 2016 Connecticut Senate election, losing to incumbent Richard Blumenthal.

"Serving as a representative of my community in Hartford was a great honor and it's is clear we need common sense in Hartford more than ever. While other parts of the country have enjoyed a robust economy, Connecticut continues to lag behind due to high taxes and poor fiscal policy," said Carter. "We need experienced, thoughtful representation and with the support of my community I will be the advocate the people in the 2nd district rightfully deserve."

Carter supported bi-partisan legislation benefiting small businesses, and was active in the fight against overspending, tax increases and initiatives that inhibit job growth. He lead the effort in supporting the "Learn Here, Live Here" proposal which allows recent graduates of public institutions of higher education and vocational-technical high schools to set aside a portion of their state income tax liability to be used in a future down payment on their first home. Carter, an Air Force veteran, also worked to support veterans and police officers in the state, including sponsoring legislation to help veteran-owned small businesses. He was also responsible for crafting legislation to reduce opioid abuse, address new biologic products and support the palliative use of medical cannabis.

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Carter served on the General Law, Education, Finance Revenue & Bonding, Public Health, Energy & Technology, and Banking committees. He was also a member of Aviation and Bioscience caucuses.


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