Manchester Educator, Longtime Lawmaker, Assume New Roles At Capitol

MANCHESTER, CT — A Manchester educator was sworn in to the state legislature Wednesday and will be taking over for a familiar face who is assuming a staff role.

Democratic State Representative Patrick Biggins will represent the 11th District, covering East Hartford and Manchester. Biggins replaces Jeff Currey, who did not seek re-election for a sixth term but will serve as chief of staff for House Majority Leader Jason Rojas.

"I would like to thank the residents of the 11th District for entrusting me to fill a role that was well-maintained under Representative Currey," Biggins said. "It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of East Hartford and Manchester, and I will do it proudly and with verve."

The swearing-in ceremony occurred in the House Chamber on Opening Day of the 2025 Legislative Session.

Biggins will sit on the Education, Public Health, and Regulations Review committees.

"I look forward to being an active participant and making an impact on these committees, all of which I have a great passion for," Biggins said.

Biggins is a school counselor at Odyssey Community School in Manchester and was previously a school counselor at Illing Middle School in Manchester. He and his wife, Emily have three girls who attend East Hartford Public Schools.

Biggins was a Board of Education member in East Hartford.