Jason Doucette Explained

Jason Doucette
State House:Connecticut
State:Connecticut
District:13th
Term Start:January 9, 2019
Predecessor1:Mark Tweedie
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:23 January 1977
Education:Washington University in St. Louis (BA)
University of Connecticut (JD)

Jason Edward Doucette (born January 23, 1977) is an American politician who is the member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 13th district in Hartford County. He is a Democrat.

Education and career

Doucette, a Democrat, is an attorney.[1] [2] He earned his bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law.[1]

Prior to joining the Connecticut House of Representatives, Doucette was a member of the Manchester Board of Directors (2006–07) and served on various zoning and planning committees and boards.[1] The 13th House District includes parts of the towns of Manchester and Glastonbury.[3] Doucette was first elected to the state House in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 59% of the vote and defeating Republican candidate Jennifer Fiereck, who received 41%.[4] The seat flipped from Republican to Democrat, as Doucette won the seat formerly held by Republican Mark Tweedie, who did not seek reelection.[5]

He took office in January 2019.[1] He was reelected in November 2020 with about 63% of the vote, defeating Republican challenger Brian Marois, who received 37%.[3]

Personal life

Doucette is married and has two children.[2] He lives in Manchester.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Skyler Frazer, Police accountability law a focus in 13th House District, Journal Inquirer (October 27, 2020).
  2. Chris Dehnel, Candidate Profile: Jason Doucette, 13th House District, Patch Manchester, CT (September 28, 2020).
  3. Skyler Frazer, Luxenberg, Doucette re-elected in 12th, 13th House seats, Journal Inquirer (November 4, 2020).
  4. Web site: Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2018. The New York Times. 2018.
  5. https://ctmirror.org/2018/11/06/outcomes-competitive-legislative-races/ Democrats make solid gains in General Assembly