Erick Russell
Erick Russell | |
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| 84th Treasurer of Connecticut | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Governor | Ned Lamont |
| Preceded by | Shawn Wooden |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Christopher Lyddy |
| Education | University of New Haven (BA) University of Connecticut (JD) |
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Erick Russell is an American politician from Connecticut. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the Connecticut State Treasurer. He is the first openly gay African American elected to a statewide office in the United States.
Early life and career
Russell grew up in
After graduating from law school, Russell joined law firm Pullman & Comley, based in
Connecticut State Treasurer
After Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn Wooden announced that he would not run for reelection in the 2022 Connecticut State Treasurer election, Russell announced his candidacy to succeed him.[7] He defeated Dita Bhargava and Karen DuBois-Walton in the Democratic Party primary election in August, receiving 58 percent of the vote.[8] In the November general election, Russell faced state representative Harry Arora, the Republican Party nominee. Russell won the election with 52 percent of the vote.[9] Russell became the first openly gay African American elected to a statewide office in the United States.[10][11] He was sworn into office on January 4, 2023.[12]
Personal life
Russell's husband, Christopher Lyddy, is a former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.[13]
References
- ^ a b c Chmiel, Renee (August 3, 2022). "Alum Brings Passion for Service to Campaign for State Office - University of New Haven". Newhaven.edu. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Catarevas, Michael (February 1, 2021). "40 Under 40: The Class of 2021". Ctinsider.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Empowering Attorneys. "Four Questions with Erick Russell". CTforMe. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Gosavi, Prasad (February 4, 2021). "Erick Russell '12 Recognized in Connecticut's 40 Under 40 | School of Law". Law.uconn.edu. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Bograd, Sadie (April 22, 2022). "Two New Haveners join race for state treasurer". Yale Daily News. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ "Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman to become new CT Dem chair". Westfaironline.com. December 14, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Julia Bergman (April 14, 2022). "Former vice chair of CT Democratic Party runs for state treasurer". Stamfordadvocate.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Co, Record-Journal Publishing. "Erick Russell wins three-way Democratic primary for CT treasurer". www.myrecordjournal.com.
- ^ Golvala, Katy (May 16, 2019). "Erick Russell wins CT treasurer election in historic win". Ctmirror.org. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut's next state treasurer makes history for LGBTQ community". New Hampshire Public Radio. November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Erick Russell Is First Black Gay Statewide Elected Official". www.advocate.com. November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Russell Sworn in, Faces Baby Bonds Test". January 4, 2023.
- ^ "10:45 AM: Russell Casts Ward 26's 113th Vote". New Haven Independent.
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