Hartford, Conn. – Connecticut Working Families Party (WFP) is proud to announce the endorsement of 84 candidates for the upcoming 2024 elections. These endorsements span across federal, state senate, and state house districts, reflecting WFP’s commitment to advocating for policies that promote economic opportunity, affordable housing, and a state budget that allows for necessary investments in our communities.

Sarah Ganong, State Director of the Connecticut Working Families Party, said, “Our endorsed candidates represent the values and vision that the Working Families Party fights for every day. Our candidates are committed to building a Connecticut that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. From opposing restrictive budget measures to ensuring affordable housing and creating opportunities for all residents, WFP candidates are ready to work together on day one to build governing power for working people in our state.”

These endorsements reflect the WFP’s dedication to building a Connecticut where everyone has the freedom to thrive—where opportunity, equity, and personal freedom are prioritized. WFP candidates are committed to ensuring everyone has the right to make their own choices, whether it’s about reproductive rights, gender identity, or the path they choose in life. They believe in fostering strong communities and economic growth that benefits all residents, not just a privileged few.

Each endorsed candidate will appear on the Working Families Party ballot line (Row C) in the upcoming election.

Federal Candidates:

• Chris Murphy (U.S. Senate)
• John Larson (U.S. House District 1)
• Jahana Hayes (U.S. House District 5)

State House Candidates:

District		District
8	Nancy Hammarstrom	82	Michael Quinn
12	Geoff Luxenberg	83	Jack Fazzino
17	Eleni Kavros DeGraw	85	Mary Mushinsky
20	Kate Farrar	87	Kieran Ahern
21	Mike Demicco	88	Joshua Elliott
22	Rebecca Martinez	90	Rebecca Hyland
23	Jane Wisialowski	91	Laurie Sweet
24	Emmanual “Manny” Sanchez	98	Moira Rader
26	David DeFronzo	100	Kai Belton
27	Gary Turco	101	John Michael Parker
28	Amy Morrin Bello	102	Robin Comey
35	Cinzia Lettieri	104	Kara Rochelle
37	Nick Menapace	107	Aaron Zimmer
38	Nick Gauthier	108	Anne Weisberg
39	Anthony Nolan	109	Farley Santos
40	Christine Conley	110	Bob Godfrey
41	Aundre Bumgardner	112	Beth Cliff
46	Derell Wilson	117	MJ Shannon
48	Christopher Rivers	118	Frank Smith
49	Susan Johnson	120	Kaitlyn Shake
51	Renee LaPalme Waldron	123	Thomas Tesoro
53	Ann Bonney	133	Cristin McCarthy Vahey
54	Gregg Haddad	134	Sarah Keitt
55	Amanda Veneziano	135	Anne Hughes
56	Kevin Brown	137	Kadeem Roberts
60	Jane Garibay	138	Kenneth Gucker
62	Kim Becker	139	Kevin Ryan
64	Maria Horn	140	Travis Simms
73	Ron Napoli	142	Lucy Dathan
77	Mary Rydingsward	143	Dominique E. Johnson
79	Mary Fortier	145	Corey Paris

State Senate Candidates:

District		District
3	Saud Anwar	17	Jorge Cabrera
4	MD Rahman	19	Cathy Osten
6	Rick Lopes	20	Martha Marx
7	Cynthia Mangini	23	Herron Gaston
8	Paul Honig	24	Julie Kushner
9	Matt Lesser	25	Bob Duff
10	Gary Winfield	29	Mae Flexer
12	Christine Cohen	34	Brandi Mandato
13	Jan Hochadel	35	Merry Garrett