Josh Elliott (politician)

Josh Elliott is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 88th district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office in 2017.

Josh Elliott
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 88th district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byBrendan Sharkey
Personal details
BornGuilford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationIthaca College (BA)
Quinnipiac University (JD)

Early life and education

Elliot was born in Guilford, Connecticut and raised in Hamden.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law.[2]

Career

After graduating from law school, Elliot opened two grocery stores with his mother, Mary Ellen Stearman.[3] Elliott was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in 2017. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Elliott was vice chair of the House Commerce Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he is co-chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee.[4]

References
  1. "Josh Elliott". cbia.com.
  2. Dignan, Clare (2020-09-29). "Josh Elliott: Democrat, incumbent candidate for 88th House District". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  3. "Candidate Profile: Josh Elliott, 88th District". Hamden, CT Patch. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  4. "Joshua Elliott (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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