Liz Linehan

Liz Linehan
Linehan in 2022
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 103rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byAl Adinolfi
Personal details
Born1974 (age 51–52)
Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationCentral Connecticut State University (BA)
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Liz Linehan (born 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 103rd district. She assumed office in 2017.

Early life and education

Linehan was born and raised in Cheshire, Connecticut. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Central Connecticut State University.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Linehan worked as a morning radio show producer and marketing professional. Linehan also served as a member of the Cheshire Town Council. She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2016 and assumed office in 2017. Her district encompasses parts of Cheshire, Wallingford, and Southington.

During the 2017 legislative session, Linehan served as vice chair of the House Veterans' Affairs. From 2019 to 2024, she served as co-chair of the House Children Committee. Linehan introduced and helped pass a bill that trained police in communicating with autistic children in 2017. She also created the legislation for autistic drivers now known as the blue envelope program, in 2019.

Linehan created the Student-Manufacturer Connection Fair within the 103rd district.

Dan Drew chose Linehan to serve as his running mate for his campaign for governor, but he later withdrew from the race. Linehand's campaign for Lieutenant Governor with Drew lasted from September 2017 to January 2018.

A constituent of Linehan filed a restraining order against her due to Linehan confronting her in 2022. . Linehan contested the allegations in court and a judge denied the restrianting order. In 2024, Linehan became left her co-chair position to become a deputy speaker. During the 2025-2026 session, Linehan joined the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, and she left the Public Health Committee and Children Committee.

References

  1. ↑ "LIZ LINEHAN". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  2. 1 2 3 "Liz Linehan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  3. 1 2 "Candidate Profile: Liz Linehan, 103rd District". Cheshire, CT Patch. 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  4. 1 2 3 Turmelle, By Luther (2020-09-28). "Liz Linehan: Democrat, candidate for 103rd District House seat". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  5. ↑ "House OKs Bill To Help People With Autism | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
  6. ↑ "Liz Linehan". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  7. ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (2017-09-06). "Early partnership: Dan Drew picks Liz Linehan as running mate". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  8. ↑ Polansky, Rob (January 12, 2018). "Middletown's mayor bows out of gubernatorial race". WFSB. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Capitol Report: Southington resident files restraining order against Rep. Liz Linehan". WTNH.com. 2022-05-29. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  10. ↑ Latina, Jodi (May 31, 2022). "Conn. judge throws out stalking case against state lawmaker". WTNH.
  11. ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (2024-12-05). "CT 2025 legislative session: 8 committees will have new leaders". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2026-05-22.