Matt Blumenthal
Matt Blumenthal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 147th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | William Tong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1986 War in Afghanistan |
Matthew S. Blumenthal (born January 30, 1986) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 147th district in Fairfield County.
Early life and education
Blumenthal was born in Stamford and raised in nearby Greenwich. He is the eldest son of United States Senator Richard Blumenthal.[1] He graduated from Harvard College and Yale Law School.[2]
Career
He practices law for the firm Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder and is a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He served a tour of duty in Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom.[3]
In 2018, Blumenthal was elected in the
Republican candidate Anzelmo Graziosi, a Democrat who switched parties after Blumenthal announced his candidacy and succeeding William Tong, who vacated the seat for his successful Attorney General campaign.[4][5]
In 2020, Blumenthal was re-elected, defeating Dan Maymin 62 percent to 38 percent.[6]
Two years later, he cosponsored
medication abortions.[7]
References
- ^ Carella, Angela (2018-05-19). "Blumenthal's son rises fast in Stamford district". StamfordAdvocate. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ^ "Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ^ Vigdor, Neil. "Like Father, Like Son? Matt Blumenthal Running For the Legislature". courant.com. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ "Connecticut Democrat Switches Parties Because of Blumenthal's Son". Roll Call. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ "Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ "2020 State House Results". cbia.com. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Keating, Christopher. "Connecticut's new abortion law offers protections for patients, providers: How does it work?". Hartford Courantdate=June 3, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
