Josh Elliott (politician)
Josh Elliott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Brendan Sharkey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 (age 40–41) Guilford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Ithaca College (BA) Quinnipiac University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Josh Elliott (born 1984)[1] is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 88th district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in 2017. A Democrat, Elliott is running for Governor of Connecticut in 2026.[2]
Early life and education
Elliott was born in Guilford, Connecticut and represents Hamden.[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law.[4]
Career
After graduating from law school, Elliott opened two grocery stores with his mother, Mary Ellen Stearman.[5] Elliott was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in 2017. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Elliott was vice chair of the House Commerce Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he is co-chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee.[6]
Elliott ran unsuccessfully for Secretary of the State of Connecticut in 2022, vying to replace the retiring Denise Merrill.[7]
On July 8, 2025, Elliott filed to run for Governor of Connecticut in 2026, after having "predicted that Gov. Ned Lamont would not go unchallenged for the Democratic nomination if he runs." He formally announced his candidacy on July 14.[8][2]
References
- ^ Salzo, Vincent; src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/>, Patch Staff<img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" (September 25, 2020). "Candidate Profile: Josh Elliott, 88th District". Hamden, CT Patch.
- ^ a b "CT State Rep. Josh Elliott is running for governor". WSHU. 2025-07-14. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Josh Elliott". cbia.com.
- ^ Dignan, Clare (2020-09-29). "Josh Elliott: Democrat, incumbent candidate for 88th House District". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Candidate Profile: Josh Elliott, 88th District". Hamden, CT Patch. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ "Joshua Elliott (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Elizabeth, Anna (September 16, 2021). "Democrat Josh Elliott Makes a Case for Secretary of the State". The Connecticut Examiner. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (July 8, 2025). "Rep. Josh Elliott files to challenge Lamont for governor". The Connecticut Mirror. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
