Connecticut State Senate District 9

Current seat holder: Matthew L. Lesser (D).

Matthew L. Lesser

Matthew L. Lesser is the incumbent Democratic / Working Families Party member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 9, running for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 9 covers parts of Hartford, Middlesex Counties. Lesser's professional experience includes working as an intern on the Brookings Institution Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy and a member of the Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission.

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“Matt Lesser is a champion for our families, focused on lowering costs and ensuring opportunity for everyone.” (Candidate statement)
“Matt chairs the Human Services Committee, delivering relief for working families and protecting seniors, and has brought back over $400 million to our district over the last two years.” (Candidate statement)

Grant W. Polomsky

Grant W. Polomsky District 9 covers parts of Hartford, Middlesex Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Grant W. Polomsky faces Matthew L. Lesser, Gwen Samuel for the District 9 seat currently held by Matthew L. Lesser (D).

Gwen Samuel

Gwen Samuel is a Independent Party candidate for the Connecticut State Senate in District 9 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 9 covers parts of Hartford, Middlesex Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Gwen Samuel faces Matthew L. Lesser, Grant W. Polomsky for the District 9 seat currently held by Matthew L. Lesser (D).

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“As a United States Marine Corps veteran and Independent candidate for Connecticut State Senate, District 9, I am honored to receive the endorsement of Independent Veterans of America. People over party. Service above self.” (Candidate statement)
“I am a mother, grandmother, Marine Corps veteran, community leader, and longtime advocate for government transparency, expanded education opportunities, protecting parent rights and nurturing family and community self-empowerment.” (Candidate statement)
“I served in the United States Marine Corps as an 0151 Administrative Clerk during the 80s.” (Candidate statement)

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