CT Patch Candidate Profile: Christine Conley For State Representative

GROTON, CT — The 2024 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the presidential election at the top of the ticket, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs.

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Christine Conley, a Groton resident, is running for state representative in the 40th District, which covers Groton and New London.

Party affiliation

Democrat

Education

Juris Doctorate, Western New England College School of Law

Occupation

Attorney

Family

Spouse, Tim Beebe, and rescue dog Lucy

Age

42

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

State Rep 40th district, 2017 to present

Campaign website

Christine Conley for State Representative in Groton and New London

Why are you seeking office?

I am seeking my 5th term as the 40th House Representative to strengthen relationships with Hartford and bring more funding to Groton and New London for businesses, education, and infrastructure.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

Education funding and housing.

There have been an alarming number of deaths on Connecticut's roadways. Is there anything from a legislative standpoint that can be done to address that?

We have been funding wrong-way driving alerts and cameras for construction zone speeding to alert residents. Residents need to drive safer, which means slowing down, paying attention, and not texting.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have brought over 250 million dollars to the district through school building, infrastructure funding, grants for businesses, and municipal projects. I have also worked on budgets that provide services for our residents and strengthened laws to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions and access to healthcare.