George Logan (Connecticut politician)
George Logan | |
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| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 5, 2017 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Crisco Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Cabrera |
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| Born | March 5, 1969 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Ansonia, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Trinity College (BS) University of Bridgeport (MS) |
George S. Logan (born March 5, 1969)[1] 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 is a candidate in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut for Connecticut's 5th congressional district.
Education[]
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.
Political career[]
State Senate[]
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.[2] in 2018, he was reelected after a recount over labor union activist Jorge Cabrera. On November 3, 2020, he was defeated by Cabrera in a rematch. He conceded on November 5.
2022 U.S. House campaign[]
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.[3][4]
Personal life[]
Logan is also the frontman for the Jimi Hendrix tribute band Electric Lady Band, which often plays in Connecticut venues such as Toad's Place in New Haven.[5]
References[]
- ^ Registered Voters in the State of Connecticut, U.S.A., as of 31 December 2019 - George S. Logan
- ^ "George Logan (Connecticut) - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org.
- ^ 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". Hartfod Courant.
- ^ "Logan Learns To Play On A New Stage | New Haven Independent". New Haven Independent. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
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