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Thomas G. Carruthers

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Thomas G. Carruthers
Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district
In office
1973–1975
Preceded byRobert D. Houley
Succeeded byRobert D. Houley
Personal details
Born(1929-05-05)May 5, 1929
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2023(2023-06-06) (aged 94)
Political partyRepublican[1]
Alma materBecker Junior College
University of Hartford

Thomas Gemmell Carruthers (May 5, 1929 – June 6, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate.

Life and career

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Carruthers was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. He attended Becker Junior and the University of Hartford.[2]

In 1972, Carruthers defeated Michael J. Riley in the general election for the 35th district of the Connecticut State Senate, winning 52 percent of the votes.[3][4]

Carruthers died on June 6, 2023, at the age of 94.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Carruthers Wins by 1,842 Votes". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. November 8, 1972. p. 17. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ a b "Thomas Carruthers Obituary (1929-2023)". Hartford Courant. June 15, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Thomas G. Carruthers (R)". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "1972 Nov 7: General Election: State Senator: District 35". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved July 3, 2023.