Highlighting their public service backgrounds, the national group plans to actively support today’s six endorsees–Chris Murphy (CT-Sen), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05)–in 2024.

Washington, DC (March 23, 2024) — Today, Democrats Serve—a national organization supporting Democrats with public service backgrounds—announced the endorsement of six Connecticut incumbent Democrats running in competitive races this year.

Brett Broesder, the organization’s founder and executive director, noted that all six candidates receiving an endorsement today have first-hand experience as public service professionals.

“For frontline public service pros, strengthening their communities isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life,” said Broesder. “That’s why Democrats Serve proudly supports these six public service Democrats running competitive races in Connecticut. We’ll actively work to ensure each of these candidates has the necessary support and resources to win in 2024.”

The 6 incumbents candidates that Democrats Serve PAC is endorsing today include:

U.S. Senate Candidate: 

• Chris Murphy (CT): Former legislative staffer.

U.S. House Candidates:

• John Larson (CT-01): Former high school history teacher and coach. 

• Joe Courtney (CT-02): Former public defender and town attorney. 

• Rosa DeLauro (CT-03): Former Chief of Staff to Senator Chris Dodd.

• Jim Himes (CT-04): Former chairman of the Greenwich Housing Authority.

• Jahana Hayes (CT-05): Former public school history teacher and national teacher of the year award recipient

For the 2024 elections, the group has made endorsements nationwide, including: U.S. Senate Candidates (5): Colin Allred (TX),  Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Katrina Christiansen (ND), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), and Adam Schiff (CA); Incumbent House Democrats (3): Yadira Caraveo (CO-03), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Val Foushee (NC-04);  U.S. House Candidates (28): Sue Altman (NJ-07), Lanon Baccam (IA-03), Christina Bohanan (IA-01), Sabrina Bousbar (FL-13), Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Ashley Ehasz (PA-01), Sam Eppler (TX-24), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Hilary Franz (WA-06), Adam Gray (CA-13), Ron Harris (MN-03), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Michelle Maldonado (VA-10), John Mannion (NY-22), Dave Min (CA-47), Jessica Morse (CA-03), Johnny Olszewski Jr (MD-02), Josh Riley (NY-19), Kristen McDoanld Rivet (MI-08), Mike Rogers (MD-03), Will Rollins (CA-41), Rudy Salas (CA-22), Briana Sewell (VA-07), Amish Shah (AZ-01), Missy Cotter Smasal (VA-02), Derek Tran (CA-45), Tony Vargas (NE-02), and Joe Vogel (MD-06).  

In state and local races, the organization has also made endorsements nationwide, including: State House Candidates (2): Laura Harding (PA HD-103) and Derek Hawn (TN HD-41); Board of Commissioners Candidate (1): Wesley Wheless (Franklin County, NC); County Commission Candidate (1): Hunter Cain (Clark County, NV): and Sheriff Candidate (1): Jerry Ramos (Hall County, GA). 

Democrats Serve’s overall national effort consists of recruiting, training, and supporting Democrats with backgrounds serving communities in government, including educators, police officers, firefighters, first responders, social workers, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, public health nurses, and more.

About Democrats Serve

Democrats Serve’s overall national effort consists of recruiting, training, and supporting Democrats with backgrounds serving communities in government, including educators, police officers, firefighters, first responders, social workers, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, public health nurses, and more. To learn more, please visit democratsserve.org.

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