Joe Courtney (politician)
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Joseph David Courtney[1] (born April 6, 1953) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district since 2007. His district encompasses most of the eastern third of the state, including Norwich and New London. A member of the Democratic Party, Courtney served as the Connecticut state representative for the 56th district from 1987 to 1995 and Vernon town attorney from 2003 until 2006.
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Joe Courtney | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Rob Simmons |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
In office January 1987 ā January 1995 | |
Preceded by | Robert Hurd |
Succeeded by | Thomasina Clemons |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Darren Courtney (1953-04-06) April 6, 1953 (age 71) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Audrey Courtney |
Children | 2 |
Education | Tufts University (BA) University of Connecticut (JD) |
Website | House website |
Joe Courtney speaks in support of the finalized FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act Recorded December 2, 2016 | |
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