Will Haskell
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Will Haskell is a member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 26, encompassing the towns of Redding, Ridgefield, Wilton, and parts of Weston, Westport, and New Canaan.[1] Haskell is a member of the Democratic Party and the Senate Democratic Caucus.[2]
Will Haskell | |
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| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Toni Boucher |
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| Born | William Haskell Will Haskell Portrait]] |
| Died | thumb Will Haskell Portrait]] |
| Resting place | thumb Will Haskell Portrait]] |
| Political party | Democrat |
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| Residences | New Canaan, Connecticut |
| Education | Georgetown University |
Political Career
Will Haskell ran for and won the 26th district in 2018 as a first-time candidate, beating incumbent Republican Toni Boucher who had held the state senate seat since 2008.[3] His campaign received endorsements from state Representative Jim Himes of the Connecticut 4th, Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, and former president Barack Obama.[4]
Education
Haskell attended school in the Westport Public School System and graduated from Staples High School in 2014. He attended Georgetown University and graduated in March of 2018, shortly after launching his campaign in May. He had considered attending law school but was inspired by the current president Donald Trump's election win to run for office.[5]
References
- ^ "Connecticut General Assembly". Connecticut General Assembly. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "SENATORS". www.senatedems.ct.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Will Haskell, 22, Wins Connecticut State Senate Seat". Time. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ McWilliams, Kathleen. "22-Year-Old Democrat Will Haskell Defeats Popular Republican Toni Boucher, Winning Her Long-Held Senate Seat - Hartford Courant". courant.com. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ McWilliams, Kathleen. "In Historic Suburban Shift, 22-Year-Old Will Haskell Beats Incumbent State Sen. Toni Boucher - Hartford Courant". courant.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.