The 2024 Connecticut State House of Representatives race in the 57th District is heating up, with incumbent Democratic State Representative Jaime Foster facing a tough challenge from Republican Jen Dzen. Foster, who narrowly won re-election in 2022, is up against Dzen, a member of the well-known Dzen family that operates a popular farm business in the area. Dzen, the chair of Ellington’s Board of Education, is looking to turn the district from blue to red in a bid to shift the balance of power in the State House.
Foster, a second-term lawmaker with a doctorate in nutritional sciences from UConn, is the only scientist in the state legislature. Both candidates recently participated in a Coffee With the Candidates conversation at LuAnn’s Bakery & Cafe, sharing their love for the district and their interest in agricultural issues. The race is expected to be highly competitive, with early voting numbers in Connecticut showing strong voter turnout.
Voters in East Windsor, Ellington, and Vernon will have the opportunity to weigh in on this closely watched race. With Democrats currently holding a majority in the State House, the outcome of this election could have significant implications for the future direction of the state legislature. Stay tuned for more updates as the campaign unfolds.
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