State Senate candidate Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox on Wednesday has scheduled a news conference for a “prominent city leader” to endorse her candidacy to replace Marilyn Moore in what is a four-person Democratic primary field including former Mayor Bill Finch who was elected to the seat in 2000, City Councilman Scott Burns and ex councilman Tyler Mack.
Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial is among the most diverse in Connecticut featuring one third of Bridgeport, all of Trumbull and southern Monroe. Moore announced on the last day of the recent legislative session that she will not seek another two-year term setting off a scramble in advance of an August 13 primary.
Republicans have endorsed realtor Chris Carrena for the general election.
A constitutional law professor at Quinnipiac, Gadkar-Wilcox has launched the following pages:
Website: www.sujatact.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SujataForCT/
Statement from her website:
I have been at your doors listening to the issues that matter to you, participating in local organizations to improve our community, and promoting grassroots engagement for many years. I’m not a career politician. I don’t change my address to run for office. Let’s choose public service over career politics.
I have committed my career to public service and equality. I can speak to the many women’s rights and civil rights issues that will be on the table this year. My background includes being an educator, litigator, member of Trumbull’s Ethics Commission, and a Commissioner for the CT Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities. I serve on local boards and organizations in Trumbull, Bridgeport, and Monroe, and have been delighted to coach Trumbull High School’s We the People team.
As your neighbor, it will be an honor to work with you.
