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Paul Honig | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Connecticut Senate from the 8th district | |
| Assuming office January 8, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Lisa Seminara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62) New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BSE, BAS) |
Paul Honig (born 1962 or 1963)[1] is an American politician who is a member-elect of the Connecticut State Senate, representing the 8th district.
Early life and education
[edit]Honig was born and raised on Long Island. His mother was an art teacher, and his father a lawyer and Korean War veteran. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in computer science and finance.[2]
Career
[edit]After graduation, Honig spent 22 years working in fixed income finance in New York City, and ultimately rose to the level of managing director at JPMorgan Chase. After retiring, he relocated to Connecticut to teach math for a year, later becoming a tutor and coaching varsity tennis.[2]
In 2019, Honig was elected to the board of selectmen of Harwinton, Connecticut.[2][3] In 2022, he ran to represent the 8th district of the Connecticut State Senate, in which he sought to replace the retiring Kevin Witkos, losing to Republican Lisa Seminara by a mere 124 votes.[4] In 2024, he defeated Seminara in a rematch. According to Honig, he is the first Democrat in 50 years to be elected to represent the district.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Since 2012, Honig has lived in Harwinton, Connecticut, with his wife, Diane, and their two sons.[2][3]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lisa Seminara | 22,954 | 50.14% | −1.40% | |
| Democratic | Paul Honig | 22,830 | 49.86% | +3.33% | |
| Total votes | 45,784 | 100.0% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Honig | 24,040 | 52.00% | +2.14% | |
| Republican | Lisa Seminara (incumbent) | 22,193 | 48.00% | −2.14% | |
| Total votes | 46,233 | 100.0% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
References
[edit]- ^ Lemanski, Michael (November 7, 2024). "Honig Celebrates 8th Senate Win, First For A Dem Since 1970s". Avon, CT Patch. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "About Paul". Paul Honig for State Senate. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Ruthman, Brigitte (November 6, 2024). "Honig wins tight race for 8th Senate seat". Republican-American. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Public Reporting". pcctg.net. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Fortuna, Angela (November 6, 2024). "Sen. Lisa Seminara ousted from state senate seat in 8th district". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
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