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2018 Connecticut Secretary Of The State Election
The 2018 Connecticut Secretary of the State election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic Party (United States), Democrat Denise Merrill won re-election to a third term. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee *Denise Merrill, incumbent secretary of the state (2011–2022) Republican primary Candidates Nominee *Susan Chapman, candidate for first selectman of Fairfield, Connecticut, Fairfield in 2017 Third-party candidates and independent candidates Working Families The Working Families Party endorsed Merrill, giving her access to a second ballot line. Official designee *Denise Merrill, incumbent secretary of state (2011–2022) Independent Party of Connecticut The Independent Party of Connecticut endorsed Chapman, giving her access to a second ballot line. Official designee *Susan Chapman, candidate for first selectman of Fairfield, Connecticut, Fairfield in 2017 Green Party Nominee *S. Michael DeRosa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denise Merrill
Denise W. Merrill (born October 8, 1948) is an American politician who most recently served as the Secretary of the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Secretary of the State from 2011 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, Merrill was previously a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. Education Merrill graduated from the University of Connecticut. She attended but did not graduate from the San Francisco Law School, now merged with Alliant International University, and was admitted to the State Bar of California. Career Connecticut House of Representatives Merrill was first elected to office in 1993 in a special election and served as the House Majority Leader after being elected to that position prior to the 2009 legislative session and until becoming Secretary of the State. Previously, Merrill had served as the House Chair on the Appropriations Committee from 2005 to 2008. In the State House she represented Connecticut's 54th a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |