Lamont Schedules Special Election on January 25 for State Representative Seat in Stamford

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, January 25, 2022, as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 144th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

The seat, which consists of a portion of Stamford, became vacant on November 30 following the resignation of Caroline Simmons.

Under state law, the governor is required to issue a writ of special election within 10 days of a seat in the General Assembly becoming vacant, and a special election must be held 46 days after the writ is issued. Governor Lamont issued the writ today.

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Submitted by Stamford, CT

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