Jennifer Leeper

Jennifer Marie Leeper (born April 27, 1984) is an American politician serving as an elected official in the Connecticut General Assembly. She represents parts of Southport and Fairfield, comprising Connecticut's 132nd assembly district.

Jennifer Leeper
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 132nd district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byBrian Farnen
Personal details
Born
Jennifer Shrull

(1984-04-27) April 27, 1984
New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNicholas Leeper
Children2
ResidenceFairfield, Connecticut
EducationWellesley College (BA)
University of Chicago (MPP)
WebsiteState House website

Early life and education

Leeper was born and raised in New Hampshire, before attending Wellesley College, where she double majored in political science and religious studies. She earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, then worked in New York City before moving to Fairfield, Connecticut.[1]

Political career

Tenure and political positions

Leeper began her public service career as an elected member of the Fairfield Board of Education (2017-2020).[2] Leeper narrowly lost a Special Election in January 2020 by 79 votes for the Connecticut 132nd House district before winning the seat in the general election later that year.[3]

Leeper currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Human Services committee and on the Commerce, and Education committees.[4]

Rep. Leeper in legislative session.

Elections
2022 Connecticut State House of Representatives election, 132nd District[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jennifer Leeper 5,654 55.34
Republican Brian Farnen 4,564 44.67
Total votes 10,218 100%
Democratic hold
2020 Connecticut State House of Representatives election, 132nd District[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jennifer Leeper 7,388 50.97
Republican Brian Farnen (incumbent) 7,344 49.02
Total votes 14,732 100%
Democratic gain from Republican
2020 Connecticut's 132nd House of Representatives district special election[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Farnen 2,463 50.81
Democratic Jennifer Leeper 2,384 49.19
Total votes 4,847 100%
Republican hold

References
  1. LaBella, Josh (2020-09-28). "Jennifer Leeper: Democrat, candidate for state House 132nd District". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  2. Scharf, Rachel (2019-11-26). "Fairfield Dems endorse Leeper for state rep after Pereira drops out". Fairfield Citizen. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  3. LaBella, Josh (2020-11-04). "Democrats claim 132nd, 133rd state House races in Fairfield". Fairfield Citizen. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  4. "Leeper | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  5. "Public Reporting".

Official website


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