New State Rep. Stephanie Thomas Thanks Voters For Support

Norwalk CT

11 November, 2020

4:36 PM

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Press release from the Thomas Campaign: Nov. 11, 2020 Stephanie Thomas, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 143rd district, has been elected with 55.5% of the vote. She will be the first person of color and first Norwalk resident to hold this position since redistricting in 1973. In the three towns that comprise the 143rd district, Stephanie won approximately 57% of the vote in Norwalk, 53% in Wilton, and 61% in Westport. Upon accepting the office, Stephanie said, "I want to extend my deepest thanks to the voters. Thank you for exercising your right to vote, especially during these trying and unprecedented times. Thank you for participating in the process, caring about our community, and showing up to make sure your voice is heard. Thank you for choosing a focus on policy over partisan politics that threaten to tear us apart. Know that I will carry all of your energy, and every concern and hope you've shared with me to Hartford. Because of you, I know that the future of Connecticut is bright. Having narrowly missed the opportunity to represent this district in 2018, it was apparent to me that we were ready for change and we've proved that in 2020. Even though the campaign is over, our work is just beginning. Connecticut is still in the midst of a global pandemic, an economic crisis, a struggle for justice and equality, and our newly elected state government needs to hit the ground running. I am ready to tackle the challenges facing our state today, and I will not stop when new challenges arise. During this campaign and my previous one in 2018, I met and talked with many of you, people of all stripes and all ideological bents. I knocked on all sorts of doors and you graciously opened them to me; in Hartford, my door will always be open to all of my constituents. Thank you for electing me. With the energy and commitment I see in our neighbors, I have hope for the future and for a better Connecticut for generations to come." This press release was produced by the Thomas Campaign. The views expressed here are the author's own.