Election Day - November 3rd   Early Voting starts October 19th

MEET OUR CANDIDATES

State Senate 19th District 

Cathy Osten

State House 43rd District​

Bill Heughins

State House 45th District

Matt Danieluk

State House 139th District 

Larry Pemberton Jr.

US Congressman 2nd District 

Joe Courtney

Secretary of State

Stephanie Thomas

Cathy Osten

State Senate 19th District 
​"Cathy has represented Ledyard in the Senate for over a decade, and has worked hard to ensure Ledyard's voice is heard in Hartford. She fought hard to ensure the timely replacement of the Whitford Brook bridge, fiercely advocates for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and works tirelessly to ensure Ledyard gets its fair share in the state budget. Find out more about Cathy here (link)!"

Bill Heughins

State House 43rd District​
​"Bill is entering his 30th year as a teacher in North Stonington. He is also a coach and community leader who will fight to protect our rights, get our fair share, and work to improve education funding to bring tangible relief to the district. Find out more about Bill here (link)!"

Matt Danieluk

State House 45th District
​Matt's goal is to achieve positive, sustainable change to support our communities and to meet the needs of our neighbors. He believes in challenging the status quo, common sense policy, transparency in government and, most importantly, that we have a responsibility to try to leave the world better than we found it.

He also believes that we have a responsibility to protect our most vulnerable neighbors, to build an education system that sets the standard for the rest of the country and that we should aspire to be a beacon of humanistic democracy.

Matt is a Selectman in Griswold running to represent the 45th House District. The 45th House district covers parts of Ledyard and Lisbon, as well as all of Preston, Griswold, and Voluntown. (link to Matt's site)

Larry Pemberton Jr.

State House 139th District 
Larry served as a Councilor and Treasurer for the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation before his election in January 2026 to represent the 139th House District. In just one term, Larry fought to protect our fights and help Ledyard get its fair share in the state budget. The 139th District covers parts of Ledyard, Montville, and Norwich. Find out more about Larry here (link)!

 Joe Courtney

US Congressman 2nd District 
For two decades, Joe has been delivering for the people of eastern CT! From farming to shipbuilding, Joe works relentlessly to ensure everyone in the Second District is heard in DC! Find out more about Joe here (link)!

State Level Candidates

Governor Ned Lamont and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
 
First elected in 2018, Ned and Susan have delivered again and again for the people of CT over their 2 terms. Learn more about Ned (link) and Susan (link) and their plans for continuing their successful work for us!
 
Attorney General William Tong
 
First elected in 2018, Attorney General Tong has fought relentlessly to protect CT from the Trump administration and ensure our rights are safeguarded. Learn more about William here (link)!
 
​Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas
 
During her first term, Secretary Thomas has fought to protect and expand voting rights in CT. Over the past 4 years, she oversaw the implementation of Early and No-Excuse Absentee Voting, and defeated the Trump administration's attempt to grab the state's voter rolls. Learn more about Stephanie here (link)!

Treasurer Erick Russell
 
Erick's first term was a huge success, including his first-in-the-nation CT Baby Bonds, and reuniting residents with millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Find out more about Erick here (link)!
 
 
Comptroller Sean Scanlon
 
Sean became CT's Comptroller in 2023. In his first term, he has skillfully managed the state's pension and healthcare systems. He championed the CT Citizen's Assembly that convened this year to find creative solutions to CT's taxation system. Find out more about Sean here (link)!
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ABOUT LEDYARD DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE

Ledyard Democratic Town Committee is made up of up to 50 members elected by registered Ledyard Democrats.  

Wendy Hellekson - Chair
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry - Vice Chair
Jeff Kulo - Treasurer
​Alyssa Siegel-Miles - Secretary 

To get involved, sign up for our email list or to attend virtual monthly meetings, email [email protected] .
Join us for the Next DTC Meeting!

​October 26th

Ledyard Democrats' Monthly Meetings ​

4th MONDAY of each month, 6 PM

IN PERSON LOCATION: TOWN HALL ANNEX, 741 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.
MEETINGS ARE HYBRID! VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE IS ALSO AN OPTION!

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