George Logan (Connecticut politician)
George Logan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 5, 2017 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Crisco Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Cabrera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George S. Logan March 5, 1969 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Trinity College (BS) University of Bridgeport (MS) |
George S. Logan (born March 5, 1969)[2] is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 2017 to 2021. He was the Republican nominee for Connecticut's 5th congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut, ultimately losing to Jahana Hayes by less than one percentage point.[3][4]
Childhood
[edit]George Logan was born in New Haven, Connecticut. His parents were born and raised in Guatemala, and they immigrated to the United States as adults in the mid-1960s; three of his grandparents were originally from Jamaica, while the fourth was originally from Nicaragua.[1]
Education
[edit]Logan graduated from Notre Dame High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Trinity College and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Bridgeport.
Career
[edit]Before serving as a legislator, he was a registered lobbyist for the Aquarion Water Company. After his election to the Senate, he served as the Director of Environmental Management for the company until 2020. Since 2020, Logan has been the Director of Community Relations at Aquarion.[5]
Political career
[edit]State Senate
[edit]He served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate representing Connecticut's 17th district in the State Senate. Logan was first elected in 2016, upsetting 24-year incumbent Democrat Joseph Crisco Jr.[6] He was the first black Republican elected to the state's Senate.[7] In 2018, he was reelected, after a recount, over labor union activist Jorge Cabrera. On November 3, 2020, he was narrowly defeated by Cabrera in a rematch. He conceded on November 5.
2022 U.S. House campaign
[edit]On July 21, 2021, Logan announced a run for the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut challenging Democratic incumbent Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th congressional district.[8][9] Logan lost by 2,004 votes out of 253,672; an automatic recount would have taken place if the margin were under 1,250 votes. The Hartford Courant attributed his defeat to Hayes's winning performance in the relatively affluent middle-class suburbs of the Northwest Corner and the Farmington Valley. Those areas were previously reliably won by Nancy Johnson, the most recent Republican to represent the 5th district.[3]
2024 U.S. House campaign
[edit]On October 2, 2023, Logan announced his campaign for Connecticut's 5th congressional district in the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Logan is the frontman for the Jimi Hendrix tribute band Electric Lady Band USA, which often plays in Connecticut venues such as Toad's Place in New Haven.[11] He is married and has two children.[12] He is fluent in Spanish, and is a self-described Afro-Latino.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Politico: Newsletters: The Recast: October, 21st: Interview: George Logan Republican Connecticut candidate in midterms
- ^ Registered Voters in the State of Connecticut, U.S.A., as of 31 December 2019 - George S. Logan
- ^ a b "Jahana Hayes declares victory in hotly contested 5th Congressional District". Hartford Courant. November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Slacik, Sophia (October 27, 2022). "Connecticut Democrat Jahana Hayes holds on to US House seat in state's 5th Congressional District". Fox News. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Gurwitt, Sam (September 15, 2020). "Candidates Clash On Government's Role". New Haven Independent. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "George Logan (Connecticut) - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org.
- ^ a b Latina, Judi (July 21, 2021). "5th Congressional District race taking shape; GOP candidate Logan announces he's running against Dem. incumbent Hayes". News8 – WTNH. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Anna Elizabeth (July 19, 2021). "CT Examiner Talks Congressional Run with George Logan". The Connecticut Examiner.
- ^ Christopher Keating (July 21, 2021). "Republican George Logan to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th District". Hartford Courant.
- ^ Austin, Matt (October 3, 2023). "George Logan announces candidacy for 5th District, sets up potential rematch with Hayes". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Logan Learns To Play On A New Stage | New Haven Independent". New Haven Independent. November 28, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (July 21, 2021). "GOP hopes for long-awaited congressional contender in George Logan". CT Mirror. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
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