| Matt Blumenthal | |
|---|---|
| |
| Blumenthal in 2021 | |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 147th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | William Tong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1986 Stamford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Matthew S. Blumenthal (born January 30, 1986) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 147th district in Fairfield County.
Early life and education[]
Blumenthal was born in Stamford, Connecticut and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut.[1] He is the eldest son of United States Senator Richard Blumenthal. He graduated from Harvard College and Yale Law School.[2]
Career[]
He practices law for the firm Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder and is a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He served a tour of duty in Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom.[3]
In 2018, Blumenthal was elected in the general election on November 6, winning 59 percent of the vote over 41 percent of Republican candidate Anzelmo Graziosi, a Democrat who switched parties after Blumenthal announced his candidacy.[4][5]
In 2020, Blumenthal was re-elected, defeating Dan Maymin 62 percent to 38 percent.[6]
References[]
- ↑ Carella, Angela (2018-05-19). "Blumenthal's son rises fast in Stamford district". https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Blumenthal-s-son-rises-fast-in-Stamford-district-12927397.php.
- ↑ "Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". https://www.housedems.ct.gov/node/8882.
- ↑ Vigdor, Neil. "Like Father, Like Son? Matt Blumenthal Running For the Legislature". https://www.courant.com/politics/capitol-watch/hc-pol-blumenthal-son-candidate-20180403-story.html.
- ↑ "Connecticut Democrat Switches Parties Because of Blumenthal's Son" (in en). https://www.rollcall.com/2018/07/09/connecticut-democrat-switches-parties-because-of-blumenthals-son/.
- ↑ "Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-connecticut-elections.html.
- ↑ "2020 State House Results". https://www.cbia.com/resources/election-center/election-results-election-center/2020-elections-results-ct-house/.
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