Tom O'Dea
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Tom O'Dea is an American attorney and representative in the Connecticut House of Representatives representing the 125th District, encompassing parts of Wilton and New Canaan.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party and the House Republican Caucus.[2] He is the only Republican to represent any New Canaan district in the Connecticut General Assembly, following the defeats of Toni Boucher, Fred Wilms, and Scott Frantz in the 2018 Connecticut Senate elections.
Tom O'Dea | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 125th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | John Hetherington |
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| Born | Thomas O'Dea |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | New Canaan, Connecticut |
| Education | (Providence College) (BA) (Catholic University of America) (JD) (University of Fribourg) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Career in politics
In 2012, he ran for the State House and won, assuming office in 2013. He successfully ran for reelection in 2018 for his fourth 2-year term, defeating Democrat Ross Tartell in the November election.[3]
Committee Assignments
Tom O'Dea serves on the following committees in the Connecticut House of Representatives:[4]
- Joint Committee on Judiciary
- Transportation Committee
- Joint Committee on Legislative Management
- Environment Committee
References
- ^ "State Representative Tom O'Dea - 125th District - New Canaan and Wilton". Cthousegop.com. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ "Caucus Members". Connecticut House Republicans.
- ^ https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Wilton-man-to-challenge-state-Rep-O-Dea-for-12919288.php
- ^ "About". State Representative Tom O'Dea. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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