Mary Fortier
Mary Fortier (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 79. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Fortier (Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Independent Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 79. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Mary Fortier was born in Bristol, Connecticut. She earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1983 and a J.D. from Western New England Law School in 1995. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney with the State of Connecticut, Judiciary Branch.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Fortier was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee, Vice Chair
- Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
- Human Services Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79
Incumbent Mary Fortier defeated David Schrager in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mary Fortier (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 57.7 | 5,511 | |
 | David Schrager (R) | 42.3 | 4,046 | |
| Total votes: 9,557 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Fortier advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. David Schrager advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fortier in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79
Mary Fortier defeated Jennifer Van Gorder in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mary Fortier (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 51.9 | 3,425 | |
| Jennifer Van Gorder (R) | 48.1 | 3,178 | |
| Total votes: 6,603 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mary Fortier advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jennifer Van Gorder advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 79.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 31
Incumbent Henri Martin defeated Mary Fortier in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 31 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henri Martin (R / Independent Party) | 58.1 | 29,908 | |
| Mary Fortier (D) | 41.9 | 21,591 | ||
| Total votes: 51,499 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mary Fortier advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Henri Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 31.
Endorsements
To view Fortier's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mary Fortier did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Mary Fortier did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Mary Fortier completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fortier's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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An attorney with more than 20 years' experience, Mary Fortier was born and raised in Bristol, Connecticut. A graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School, she received her bachelor's from Boston College, and as a young mother graduated from Western New England Law School in 1995. Mary is the senior member of the Bristol City Council, was first elected in 2013 and later served as the first female acting-mayor in 2017. She serves as an attorney with the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, and with her husband, David, has raised six children.
- Healthcare: Everyone deserves the healthcare they need. Mary will ensure our communities, families and children stay healthy without backbraking medical bills.
- Education: Along with safeguarding affordable options for college, Mary will focus on technical schools so every student can have a great career.
- Jobs: Mary will help all residents get back to work safely and invest in manufacturing pipeline and retraining programs.
Healthcare, education, the environment, and jobs.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 79 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 79 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 17, 2020
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| Preceded by Christopher Ziogas (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 79 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
