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John A Kissel

Republican · Connecticut · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Connecticut Senate District 7, Connecticut

Top priorities

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  • Increase state funding for local education, special education and early childhood education
  • Support policies to make Connecticut more affordable for middle and working class families
Biography

John A. Kissel is the Republican state senator representing north-central Connecticut, seeking reelection, per his campaign site. He received the 2025 Friend of Early Childhood Award from the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance and has been named an Honor Roll Legislator by the Connecticut Education Association, per his campaign site.

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