William Heffernan III

William Heffernan III

Democratic Party

Connecticut House of Representatives District 115

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Dorinda Keenan Borer

Compensation

Base salary

$40,000/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Other

University of New Haven, 1999

Personal

Profession

Firefighter

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William Heffernan III (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 115. He assumed office on January 26, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Heffernan (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 115. He won in the special general election on January 23, 2024.

Heffernan also ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 115. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

William Heffernan III graduated from West Haven High School in 1981. He earned a degree from the University of New Haven in 1999. His professional experience includes working as a firefighter for the West Haven Fire Department.^[1]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Heffernan was assigned to the following committees:

• Human Services Committee
• Commerce Committee
• Veterans' Affairs Committee

Elections

2024

Regular election

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 115

Incumbent William Heffernan III won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 115 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Heffernan III (D)	100.0	14,044

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Heffernan III advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 115.

Endorsements

Special election

See also: Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2024

General election

Special general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 115

William Heffernan III defeated Silvana Apicella, Edward O'Brien, and Victor Borras in the special general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 115 on January 23, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Heffernan III (D)	54.2	1,007
		Silvana Apicella (R)	22.1	410
		Edward O'Brien (Independent)	21.0	390
		Victor Borras (Independent) (Write-in)	2.8	52

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,859
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Campaign themes

2024

Regular election

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Special election

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