Christine Cohen Explained

Christine Cohen
State Senate1:Connecticut State
District1:12th
Term Start1:January 9, 2019
Predecessor1:Edward M. Kennedy Jr.
Birth Date:25 January 1976
Education:Western Connecticut State University (BBA)
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Rob
Children:3

Christine Hunter Cohen (born January 25, 1976) is an American politician. She was a member of the Guilford, Connecticut school board from 2015 to 2019, when she resigned to serve on the Connecticut State Senate from the 12th district.

Education and early career

Cohen was born on 25 January 1976. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration at Western Connecticut State University.[1] Cohen previously worked for Stanley Black & Decker.[2] With her husband Rob, Cohen has co-owned and operated the eponymous Cohen's Bagel's since 2003.[1] [3]

Political career

Cohen was a member of the Guilford, Connecticut school board from November 2015.[4] [5] Following Edward M. Kennedy Jr.'s retirement, Cohen contested the Connecticut Senate's 12th district seat in 2018 as a Democratic Party candidate, facing Adam Greenberg and Jerry Mastrangelo.[6] Mastrangelo later ended his campaign,[4] and Cohen defeated Greenberg in the general election.[7] Cohen took office as a state senator on 9 January 2019,[8] which necessitated her resignation from the school board,[9] on which she was replaced by Richard Hersh.[10] Cohen stated in January 2020 that she would run for reelection from Connecticut's 12th Senate district.[11]

Personal life

Cohen and her husband Rob have three children.[12] [13] The couple moved to Madison in 2001, and since 2007, have lived in Guilford.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: State Sen. Christine Cohen (D-12), OWNER/OPERATOR, COHEN'S BAGEL CO., DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, CONNECTICUT SENATE . 31 July 2020 . New Haven Business Journal . 1 March 2020.
  2. News: Pazniokas . Mark . Yes, there will be a Democratic state senator from Greenwich . 31 July 2020 . Connecticut Mirror . 31 December 2018.
  3. News: Johnson . Pam . What's the Story with...Cohen's Bagels Closing? . 31 July 2020 . The Day . 16 July 2012.
  4. News: Altavilla . John . Now Running for Office, Adam Greenberg. You May Remember His First At-Bat. . 31 July 2020 . New York Times . 28 July 2018.
  5. News: North Branford voter guide . 31 July 2020 . Shore Publishing . 9 October 2018.
  6. News: Gomez-Aceves . Sandra Gomez-Aceves . Adam Greenberg Running For Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat . Hartford Courant . April 10, 2018.
  7. News: General Assembly: Democrats Capture State Senate And Increase Majority In House. Keating. Christopher. Gosselin. Kenneth R.. November 7, 2018. Hartford Courant. 2019-04-06.
  8. News: Munson . Emilie . New General Assembly sworn in with "ambitious goals" . 31 July 2020 . Connecticut Post . 15 January 2019.
  9. News: Roos . Zoe . Guilford BOE Seeks Replacement for Cohen . 31 July 2020 . Shore Publishing . 27 November 2018.
  10. News: Roos . Zoe . Guilford BOE Appoints New Member . 31 July 2020 . Shore Publishing . 12 February 2019.
  11. News: Bishop . Everett . Sen. Cohen announces plans to seek re-election in District 12 . 31 July 2020 . Record-Journal . 16 January 2020.
  12. News: Sarah Page Kyrcz . 12th District Senate candidates focus on environment, helping business climate . 31 July 2020 . New Haven Register . 28 October 2018.
  13. News: Chambers. Marcia. Guilford Senatorial Candidate Seeks Holistic Approach to State's Woes. 31 July 2020. Branford Eagle. 6 April 2018.

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