Tom O'Dea
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Tom O'Dea is an American attorney and representative in the Connecticut House of Representatives representing the 125th District, encompassing parts of Wilton and New Canaan.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party and the House Republican Caucus.[2] He is the only Republican to represent any New Canaan district in the Connecticut General Assembly, following the defeats of Toni Boucher, , and Scott Frantz in the .
Tom O'Dea | |
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Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 125th district | |
Assumed office 2013 | |
Preceded by | |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas O'Dea |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | New Canaan, Connecticut |
Education | (Providence College) (BA) (Catholic University of America) (JD) (University of Fribourg) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Career in politics[]
In 2012, he ran for the State House and won, assuming office in 2013. He successfully ran for reelection in 2018 for his fourth 2-year term, defeating Democrat Ross Tartell in the November election.[3] He ran unopposed in 2020 and began his 5th term in 2021.
Committee assignments[]
Tom O'Dea serves on the following committees in the Connecticut House of Representatives:[4]
- Joint Committee on Judiciary
- Transportation Committee
- Joint Committee on Legislative Management
- Environment Committee
References[]
- ^ "State Representative Tom O'Dea - 125th District - New Canaan and Wilton". Cthousegop.com. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ "Caucus Members". Connecticut House Republicans.
- ^ https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Wilton-man-to-challenge-state-Rep-O-Dea-for-12919288.php
- ^ "About". State Representative Tom O'Dea. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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