Blanchard Receives Democratic Party Endorsement For State Senate Bid

Information from the campaign of Rob Blanchard:

FAIRFIELD, CT — [On Tuesday night], Rob Blanchard proudly accepted his party’s endorsement as the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District. Delegates from Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown gathered to unanimously cast their ballots for Blanchard, citing his commitment to fighting for increased municipal funding, meaningfully addressing affordability, collaborating with small businesses, and strengthening access to healthcare.

“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the Democratic party and will knock my heart out to win this race. I am running to be a voice for the 28th State Senate District and to fight for the values that will make our communities better because our residents deserve so much more,” said Blanchard.

During his remarks, Blanchard outlined his vision for the 28th State Senate District, including:

• Addressing affordability by making sure local leaders aren’t faced with spiraling property taxes or painful cuts to education;
• Working with employers and universities to strengthen and grow Connecticut’s talent pipeline by ensuring workers who are trained here, stay here.
• Increasing access to childcare so parents can continue contributing to Connecticut’s workforce and reach their full economic potential.
• Building a healthcare workforce to care for Connecticut’s seniors, and strengthen residents’ access to healthcare, including women’s health, reproductive care, and IVF.
• Improving Connecticut’s infrastructure, by creating safer, more pedestrian-friendly roads, reducing the number of wrong-way crashes, and speeding up our rail system.

“Our government is only as good as the people we send to represent us and the ideas, compassion, and work ethic they bring. After knocking on hundreds of doors and having countless conversations with seniors and young families, one thing is clear, everyone wants a better quality of life, opportunity, and a brighter future for themselves, their children, and grandchildren,” said Blanchard.

In February, Blanchard announced he reached the fundraising requirement needed to qualify for Connecticut’s Citizens’ Elections Program (CEP). His grassroots campaign was supported by nearly 400 donors – 85% of which live in Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown – with an average contribution of $45.

Since April, Blanchard has been crisscrossing the district, knocking on doors, and talking to voters. This past weekend, Blanchard knocked on his 636th door, which is the margin of votes that his opponent won by in November 2022.

About Rob Blanchard, candidate for Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District
Rob Blanchard, a member of Fairfield’s RTM, is a candidate for Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District. Bringing a unique background of public and private sector experience, Rob is running to address the high-cost of living in Connecticut by ensuring taxes remain stable and predictable for seniors and fighting for increased municipal aid, so local leaders aren’t faced with raising property taxes or reducing education funding. Rob will work closely with the business community to ensure they have access to the resources and support needed to grow and thrive. Rob will fight to create a strong workforce that attracts, retains and trains the next generation of workers, while collaborating with employers and universities to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline. Rob resides in Fairfield with his wife, Samantha, and their two dogs, Winslow and Penelope.