Eleni Kavros DeGraw
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 17. She assumed office on January 6, 2021. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
DeGraw (Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 17. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Eleni Kavros DeGraw was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and lives in Avon, Connecticut. DeGraw earned a B.A. in English from James Madison University. She cofounded 100 Women Who Can - Farmington Valley and ForwardCT.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
DeGraw was assigned to the following committees:
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Co-Chair
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Planning and Development Committee, Co-Chair
- Public Health Committee
2021-2022
DeGraw was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Health Committee, Member
- Energy and Technology Committee, Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Ranking Member
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Eleni Kavros DeGraw defeated Manju Gerber in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 62.9 | 9,102 | |
| Manju Gerber (R) | 37.1 | 5,369 | ||
| Total votes: 14,471 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eleni Kavros DeGraw advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Manju Gerber advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for DeGraw in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Eleni Kavros DeGraw defeated Heather Maguire in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 56.9 | 7,010 | |
| Heather Maguire (R) | 43.1 | 5,306 | ||
| Total votes: 12,316 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eleni Kavros DeGraw advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Heather Maguire advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17
Eleni Kavros DeGraw defeated incumbent Leslee Hill in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D / Working Families Party) | 51.8 | 7,832 | |
| Leslee Hill (R / Independent Party) | 48.2 | 7,280 | ||
| Total votes: 15,112 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eleni Kavros DeGraw advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Leslee Hill advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17
Leslee Hill defeated Eleni Kavros DeGraw in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leslee Hill (R) | 50.5 | 6,278 | |
| Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D) | 49.5 | 6,159 | ||
| Total votes: 12,437 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Eleni Kavros DeGraw did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Eleni Kavros DeGraw did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Eleni Kavros DeGraw did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Leslee Hill (R) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
