Connecticut State House District 65

Current seat holder: Joe Canino (R).

Edward Corey

Edward Corey is a Democratic / Working Families Party candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives in District 65 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 65 covers parts of Litchfield County. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Edward Corey faces Joe Canino for the District 65 seat currently held by Joe Canino (R).

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“Property taxes in Connecticut are out of control and rising fast. We can't sustain this outdated model of funding our communities, and our local economy is being crushed by the lack of options to fund services without squeezing property owners. It's time for real tax reform that gives cities like Torrington better options for funding.” (Candidate statement)
“We can't sustain this outdated model of funding our communities, and our local economy is being crushed by the lack of options to fund services without squeezing property owners.” (Candidate statement)
“It's no secret that Connecticut has one of the highest total utility cost burdens in America, but it doesn't have to be that way. Connecticut's utility monopolies have been raising our rates for years, and the regulators who are supposed to protect us have let them get away with it.” (Candidate statement)

Joe Canino

Joe Canino is the incumbent Republican / Independent Party member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing District 65, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 65 covers parts of Litchfield County. Joe Canino was born in Torrington, Connecticut . He earned a bachelor's degree from George Washington University. His career experience includes working as a press secretary for Connecticut Senate Republicans and as a legislative associate. He also served as a Wing Commander in the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

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“In my first term, I've hit the ground running for Torrington. But there's more work to do, and I'm just getting started.” (Candidate statement)

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