Eric D. Coleman
Eric D. Coleman | |
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| Connecticut Senator from the 2nd District | |
| In office 1995 – 2017 (resigned) | |
| Preceded by | Thirman L. Milner |
| Succeeded by | Douglas McCrory |
| Constituency | represents Bloomfield, Hartford, and Windsor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pamela Coleman |
| Residence | Bloomfield |
Eric D. Coleman is a Democratic Party politician in the United States. He served as state senator of Connecticut's 2nd District, representing Bloomfield, Hartford, and Windsor. He served as a state representative from 1983 to 1994, and held the position of Deputy President Pro Tempore in the Connecticut Senate.
Coleman is a graduate of Pomfret School, Columbia University, and the University of Connecticut School of Law.
In 2001, he became the first African-American to chair the Judiciary Committee, and now held the chairmanship of the Planning and Development Committee.
See also
External links
- Eric D. Coleman official website
- Connecticut General Assembly - Eric D. Coleman bills introduced
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Eric D. Coleman (CT) profile
- Follow the Money - Eric D Coleman
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Categories:
- Connecticut state senators
- 1951 births
- Living people
- Columbia University alumni
- University of Connecticut School of Law alumni
- African-American state legislators in Connecticut
- People from Bloomfield, Connecticut
- Connecticut Democrats
- Members of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- 21st-century American politicians
- Pomfret School alumni