Politics & Government

Becker Retiring, Dems Hoping Derek Slap to Fill Seat

Rep. Becker is retiring and the democrats are hoping Slap will fill the seat.

WEST HARTFORD--Three-term Rep. Brian Becker is retiring and the local Democratic party is hoping to fill the vacant seat.

Former Capital Staffer Derek Slap is running for the 19th district house seat, according to The Hartford Courant.

The 42-year-old West Hartford resident will be running for the seat, which represents Avon, West Hartford and Farmington in the fall.

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