Francis Cooley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | William Petit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Rexford Cooley October 16, 1963 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Plainville, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | University of Colorado, University of Maine, University of Hartford |
Francis Rexford Cooley[1] (born October 16, 1963[2]) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district, which encompasses Plainville as well as parts of Farmington and Southington, since 2023.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Cooley was born October 16, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut. He studied History at the University of Colorado (BA) and the University of Maine (MA). Cooley also completed a Master of Education (M. Ed.) at the University of Hartford in 2004.
Career[edit]
Cooley worked as an educator at the Paier College of Art.[3]
Politics[edit]
A member of the Republican Party, Cooley was first elected in 2022 after narrowly defeating Democrat Rebecca Martinez by 53 votes.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cooley for State Representative 2022 - Elect Francis Rexford Cooley". cooleyforct.com. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009
- ^ a b Ballotpedia. "Francis Rexford Colley". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Metzger, Christian. "Republican edges Democrat in tight race for 22nd House district". myrecordjournal.com. Record-Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
