Anderson Announces Candidacy For State Senate's 33rd District

EAST HADDAM, CT — Justin Anderson, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for State Senate in the 33rd District.

Anderson has over 32 years of military experience, according to a statement. He has worked for the federal government, the state of Connecticut, and in commercial security.

"Many of the issues facing our nation are felt at the local levels," he said in a statement. "We can no longer settle as the lowest ranking state to live in. At some point, our state must have an upward trajectory to survive. This will not happen with the current state government, making the same types of decisions, which have pushed life-long residents and businesses out of this great state."

Anderson said he would bring strong leadership, motivation, and energy to Connecticut through his drive and military and civilian career.

Anderson is a lieutenant colonel who earned the Bronze Star serving in Afghanistan and a union member who "oversaw our state’s most dangerous criminals at a maximum-security prison."

Norm Needleman, a Democrat, currently represents the 33rd district, which includes Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.