State Rep. Jason Buchsbaum Announces Reelection Bid

SOUTHBURY, CT — Jason Buchsbaum announced he is seeking reelection to represent Connecticut’s 69th House District, a seat he first won in November 2024.

The district includes Bridgewater, a portion of New Milford, Roxbury and most of Southbury. Buchsbaum, a Republican and Southbury resident, said he plans to continue focusing on affordability and cost-of-living issues during the next legislative term.

In a statement, Buchsbaum said his priorities include addressing energy costs, supporting public safety and emergency services, opposing unfunded state mandates and limiting what he described as excessive legislative overreach, while preserving local control for municipalities.

Buchsbaum’s campaign has already met the fundraising thresholds required to participate in Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program, the state’s public campaign financing system. According to his campaign, more than $7,500 was raised from over 200 contributors in the district within several weeks, exceeding the minimum requirements to qualify for state grants.

Buchsbaum currently serves on the General Assembly’s Public Safety and Security, Energy and Technology, and Commerce committees.

Before his election to the House, Buchsbaum served five terms on the Southbury Board of Selectmen, including a stint as chairman pro tempore. During that time, he was involved in the town’s efforts to establish an independent police department. He has also served as vice chairman of Southbury’s 2013–2014 Charter Revision Commission and as a member of a local board of education.

A lifelong Connecticut resident, Buchsbaum earned his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from The George Washington University and received his law degree with high honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is a partner at a law firm representing municipalities, businesses and individuals.

Buchsbaum and his wife, Lauren, have two sons who attend schools in Region 15.