Laurie Sweet
State House, District 91 · Democratic · Connecticut
Where they are running
Where they stand
Housing affordability: Laurie Sweet supports safe, dignified, and affordable housing for everyone.
Tenant rights: She supports tenant protections, including a functional Fair Rent Commission and recognition of tenants’ right to organize.
Rental registry: She supports establishing a rental registry program alongside Hamden’s new housing department.
Where Laurie stands on the questions on which we score all candidates
Environment and Energy · Supports: Connecticut should protect and preserve historic resources and open space.
Environment and Energy · Supports: Connecticut should strengthen statewide environmental protections.
Economy and Infrastructure · Supports: Connecticut should strengthen collective bargaining protections for workers covered by state law.
Housing and Community · Likely supports: Connecticut should expand state support for affordable housing development.
Housing and Community · Likely supports: Connecticut should increase state funding for homelessness services.
Education · Likely supports: Connecticut should increase state support for public schools.
Education · Likely supports: Connecticut should expand state support for college access programs.
Education · Likely supports: Connecticut should strengthen state support for job training, apprenticeships, and career and technical education.
Health and Human Services · Supports: Connecticut should increase state support for accessibility and equity for people with disabilities.
In the news
Democrat Delays Conceding in Primary Loss After Recount Flips Result (newsweek.com, Aug 21, 2024)
Laurie Sweet named winner of 91st House District primary after missing votes found during recount (nhregister.com, Aug 20, 2024)
Two progressive Democrats vie for Hamden's 91st House District spot (ctinsider.com, Aug 10, 2024)