Liz Linehan
Liz Linehan | |
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 Linehan in 2022 | |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Al Adinolfi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 51–52) Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Central Connecticut State University (BA) |
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Liz Linehan (born 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 103rd district. She assumed office in 2017.
Early life and education
[edit]Linehan was born and raised in Cheshire, Connecticut. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Central Connecticut State University.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Linehan worked as a morning radio show producer and marketing professional. Linehan also served as a member of the Cheshire Town Council. She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2016 and assumed office in 2017.[2][3] Her district encompasses parts of Cheshire, Wallingford, and Southington.[4]
During the 2017 legislative session, Linehan served as vice chair of the House Veterans' Affairs. From 2019 to 2024, she served as co-chair of the House Children Committee.[2][3] Linehan introduced and helped pass a bill that trained police in communicating with autistic children in 2017.[4] She also created the legislation for autistic drivers now known as the blue envelope program, in 2019.[5]
Linehan created the Student-Manufacturer Connection Fair within the 103rd district.[6]
Dan Drew chose Linehan to serve as his running mate for his campaign for governor,[7] but he later withdrew from the race.[8] Linehand's campaign for Lieutenant Governor with Drew lasted from September 2017 to January 2018.[4]
A constituent of Linehan filed a restraining order against her due to Linehan confronting her in 2022.[9] In 2024, Linehan became left her co-chair position to become a deputy speaker.[10] During the 2025-2026 session, Linehan joined the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, and she left the Public Health Committee and Children Committee.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "LIZ LINEHAN". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- 1 2 3 "Liz Linehan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- 1 2 "Candidate Profile: Liz Linehan, 103rd District". Cheshire, CT Patch. 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- 1 2 3 Turmelle, By Luther (2020-09-28). "Liz Linehan: Democrat, candidate for 103rd District House seat". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "House OKs Bill To Help People With Autism | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Liz Linehan". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (2017-09-06). "Early partnership: Dan Drew picks Liz Linehan as running mate". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Polansky, Rob (January 12, 2018). "Middletown's mayor bows out of gubernatorial race". WFSB. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Capitol Report: Southington resident files restraining order against Rep. Liz Linehan". WTNH.com. 2022-05-29. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (2024-12-05). "CT 2025 legislative session: 8 committees will have new leaders". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
