George Logan (Connecticut politician)

George S. Logan (born March 5, 1969)[1] is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 2017 to 2021. He is a candidate in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut for Connecticut's 5th congressional district.

George Logan
Member of the Connecticut Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 5, 2017 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byJoseph Crisco Jr.
Succeeded byJorge Cabrera
Personal details
Born (1969-03-05) March 5, 1969
Political partyRepublican
EducationTrinity College (BS)
University of Bridgeport (MS)

Education

Logan graduated from Notre Dame High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Trinity College and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Bridgeport.

Political career

State Senate

He served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate representing Connecticut's 17th district in the State Senate. Logan was first elected in 2016, upsetting 24-year incumbent Democrat Joseph Crisco.[2] in 2018, he was reelected after a recount over labor union activist Jorge Cabrera. On November 3, 2020, he was defeated by Cabrera in a rematch. He conceded on November 5.

2022 U.S. House campaign

On July 21, 2021, Logan announced a run for the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut challenging Democratic incumbent Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th congressional district.[3][4]

Personal life

Logan is also the frontman for the Jimi Hendrix tribute band Electric Lady Band, which often plays in Connecticut venues such as Toad's Place in New Haven.[5] He is married and has two children.[6]

References
  1. Registered Voters in the State of Connecticut, U.S.A., as of 31 December 2019 - George S. Logan
  2. "George Logan (Connecticut) - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org.
  3. Anna Elizabeth (July 19, 2021). "CT Examiner Talks Congressional Run with George Logan". The Connecticut Examiner.
  4. Christopher Keating (July 21, 2021). "Republican George Logan to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th District". Hartfod Courant.
  5. "Logan Learns To Play On A New Stage | New Haven Independent". New Haven Independent. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  6. Pazniokas, Mark (2021-07-21). "GOP hopes for long-awaited congressional contender in George Logan". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
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