Jan Hochadel
Jan Hochadel (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Hochadel (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 13. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jan Hochadel earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Haven and a master's degree in education from Sacred Heart University. Hochadel's career experience includes working as an engineer, a teacher, and an advocate. She has served as the vice president of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Washington, D.C., and a co-titular of the Americas with Public Service International (PSI).[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hochadel was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee, Co-Chair
- Banking Committee
- Commerce Committee
- Environment Committee, Vice Chair
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee
- Housing Committee
- Planning and Development Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 13
Incumbent Jan Hochadel defeated Elain Cariati and Gwen Samuel in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jan Hochadel (D / Working Families Party) | 53.7 | 23,821 | |
| Elain Cariati (R) | 43.9 | 19,507 | ||
| Gwen Samuel (Independent Party) | 2.4 | 1,063 | ||
| Total votes: 44,391 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jan Hochadel advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Elain Cariati advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 13.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hochadel in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 13
Jan Hochadel defeated Joseph Vollano in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jan Hochadel (D / Working Families Party) | 54.5 | 17,871 | |
| Joseph Vollano (R / Independent Party) | 45.5 | 14,944 | ||
| Total votes: 32,815 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jan Hochadel advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 13.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Anthony Mangiafico (D)
- Michael Ecke (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joseph Vollano advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 13.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut State Senate District 13 |
Officeholder Connecticut State Senate District 13 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Mary Daugherty Abrams (D) |
Connecticut State Senate District 13 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
