Politics & Government

Newly Elected State Rep. Savet Constantine Sworn In At State Capitol

Constantine, a Democrat, represents the 42nd District, which covers Wilton and parts of New Canaan and Ridgefield.

NEW CANAAN, CT — Democratic State Rep. Savet Constantine was sworn in on Wednesday in the House Chamber at the State Capitol for her first term representing the 42nd District, which covers Wilton and parts of New Canaan and Ridgefield.

Drawing on her extensive leadership as a volunteer at Wilton Public Schools, Constantine championed crucial budget initiatives, promoted artistic and literary achievement and strengthened communication between parents and school administration, according to a news release provided by House Democrats.

"I am honored to serve and help the people of Wilton, New Canaan, and Ridgefield who entrusted me to act as their voice in Hartford," Constantine said in a news release. "I will work diligently with my colleagues to increase education funding, foster economic growth, and pursue cutting taxes."

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Constantine serves as vice chair of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and as a member of the Energy & Technology and Education committees for the 2025 legislative session.

She and her husband, Craig, have called Wilton home since 2004 with their two children.

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