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Who Are Danbury's Endorsed Democratic Candidates and What Are Their Priorities?

Danbury Democrats are represented by experienced leaders including State Senator Julie Kushner (District 24), Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore Bob Godfrey (House 110th), Representative Farley Santos (House 109th), and candidate Raghib Allie-Brennan (House 2nd). Their legislative priorities focus on expanding state public school funding, reducing senior property taxes, and safeguarding reproductive freedom.

Dedicated, experienced public servants delivering real results for Danbury: expanding state school funding, holding the line on property taxes, repairing roads, and upholding community trust. Click any candidate below to explore their record and platform.

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Vote for Danbury's Team! Endorsed Democratic Candidates Farley Santos, Ken Gucker, Anne Weisberg, Julie Kushner, Bob Godfrey, and Raghib Allie-Brennan
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CT General Assembly • 110th District
Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore
Representative Bob Godfrey

Representative Bob Godfrey

110th Assembly District Row A & Row C 36 Years Serving Danbury

Lifelong Danbury resident and senior majority leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Bob presides over House floor debates and holds direct leverage during state budget negotiations, bringing millions in critical school construction funding, tax relief, and community grants to Danbury.

✓ $10M Career Academy: Saved Danbury taxpayers from property tax shortfall
✓ Senior Tax Cuts: 100% state tax exemption on Social Security & pensions
✓ Kids & Guns Act: Authored national model child firearm safety law
✓ CT TRUST Act: Protected immigrant due process & public road safety

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School Reimbursement Fix
$10,000,000
Career Academy / DHS West
Police Recognition
Legislator of the Year
CT Police Chiefs Association
Hartford Leadership Rank
Deputy Speaker
Majority Caucus Seniority
General Assembly Representation

State Legislative Delegation & Candidates

Democrats representing Danbury in Hartford fight every session to maximize state aid formulas, defend reproductive freedoms, and invest in local infrastructure.

Proven Incumbent 110th District (Danbury)
Bob Godfrey

Bob Godfrey

Connecticut State Representative

Lifelong Danbury resident with 36 years serving the 110th District. Holds the legislative gavel in the House majority, directly securing the $10M state fix for Danbury Career Academy and eliminating state income taxes on Social Security and pensions for middle-class seniors.

Key Priorities & Record:
• $10M Career Academy reimbursement fix saved Danbury taxpayers from local tax hikes
• Authored landmark 1990 Kids and Guns Safe Storage Act (National Model)
Incumbent 24th Senate District
Julie Kushner

Julie Kushner

Connecticut State Senator

Champion for working families, fair wages, paid family and medical leave, and state public education aid across Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman, and Ridgefield.

Key Priorities & Record:
• Authored Connecticut’s landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave program
• Championed historic state budget appropriations for Danbury Public Schools
Proven Incumbent 2nd District (Bethel & Danbury)
Raghib Allie-Brennan

Raghib Allie-Brennan

Connecticut State Representative

Fourth-term State Representative and Chief Majority Whip delivering utility accountability, middle-class tax relief, local zoning defense, and over $5M in state infrastructure bonding for Bethel and Danbury.

Key Priorities & Record:
• Authored landmark Take Back Our Grid Act (PA 20-5) establishing performance-based utility rates
• Named Affordability Champion by CBIA for state income tax cuts and fiscal guardrails
Incumbent 109th District (Danbury)
Farley Santos

Farley Santos

Connecticut State Representative

Dedicated Danbury advocate with deep civic roots in youth services and municipal administration, fighting for state transit investments and neighborhood storm drainage repairs.

Key Priorities & Record:
• Former Danbury City Council Member & Board of Education leader
• Secured millions in bonding for local infrastructure and streetscapes
Incumbent 138th District (Danbury & New Fairfield)
Ken Gucker

Ken Gucker

Connecticut State Representative

Tenacious grassroots public servant fighting to protect Candlewood Lake, expand local school funding, and bring transparency and accountability to state utility rates.

Key Priorities & Record:
• Proven record protecting local watersheds and environmental corridors
• Leading consumer advocate challenging Eversource electric rate hikes
Democratic Nominee 108th District (Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman, New Milford)
Anne Weisberg

Anne Weisberg

Connecticut State Representative Candidate

Experienced attorney, educator, and community leader focused on defending reproductive freedoms, strengthening regional public schools, and modernizing suburban infrastructure.

Key Priorities & Record:
• National expert on women’s leadership and workforce diversity
• Advocate for environmental protection across the Lake Candlewood basin
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