Dan Champagne is an American politician currently serving as a Connecticut State senator representing the 35th District. Which encompasses various towns in Northeastern Connecticut. Champagne was first elected in 2018 and is a member of the Republican Party. Champagne also serves as mayor of Vernon, Connecticut.[1]
Political career
Champagne ran for the 35th District seat in 2018 in order to replace the retiring Anthony Guglielmo. Champagne would later win the election in a thin two point margin over Democratic challenger John Perrier.[2] Champagne was re-elected in 2020 by an even thinner one point margin over Democrat Lisa Thomas.[3] Champagne has been assigned to committees such as the Judiciary and the Planning and Development Committee. Champagne is also the current Ranking Member of the Public Safety and Security Committee.[4] While in the Senate, Champagne has opposed bills legalizing marijuana in the state of Connecticut.[5]
