Connecticut State House District 61

Current seat holder: Tami Zawistowski (R).

James Mol

James Mol District 61 covers parts of Hartford County. James Mol is an officeholder of the Suffield School District, At-large in Connecticut. His current term ends in 2029.

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“I've worked in technology and farmed this land for nearly two decades. I know what this district needs — and I know where it needs to go. Hartford needs both, right now.” (Candidate statement)
“I know what this district needs — and I know where it needs to go.” (Candidate statement)
“Real policy for Connecticut's working farms — removing barriers for the next generation of farmers, keeping land actively farmed, and directing development pressure away from our open landscape toward areas built to handle it.” (Candidate statement)

Tami Zawistowski

Tami Zawistowski is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 61, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 61 covers parts of Hartford County. Representative Zawistowski started Resource Books, LLC, a small business, in 1996. Additionally, she has worked as the Assistant Director of the UConn School of Business Center for Real Estate and Econ. Studies and as the Executive Vice President of Northeast Savings, F.A., Hartford. She has served on the East Granby Board of Finance, the East Granby Economic Development Commission, and the East Granby Chamber of Commerce, among other positions.

“We identified the problem decades ago, but now the small groups that have been working on this issue for years are coming together with one voice to press our federal delegations for the funding to finally make truly transformational change.” (Candidate statement)
“But it's not enough. Hopefully, we can leverage their enthusiasm, secure funding, encourage people to pitch in and lend a voice or a hand, and clean up this incredible asset for future generations to enjoy.” (Candidate statement)

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