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Jamie Foster is an American politician and research scientist. Foster currently serves as a representative from the 57th District in the Connecticut House of Representatives. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Initially, Taylor Biniarz was intended to be the Democratic nominee for the seat. But after Biniarz stepped down in order to focus on activism work, Democrats nominated Foster instead. [1] In the general election on November 3, 2020, Foster defeated Republican challenger David Stevens. [2] Since beginning her term in 2021, she has been assigned to the Public Health Committee, the Children Committee, and the Energy and Technology Committee. [3]

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Connecticut's 57th House of Representatives district elects one member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. It consists of the town of Ellington and part of East Windsor and has been represented by Democrat Jaime Foster since 2021.

References

  1. Purdy, Erika. "Democrats change up House candidates in East Windsor-Ellington district; Jaime Foster now on ticket". journalinquirer.com. Journal-Inquirer. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  2. Jensen, Tim (4 November 2020). "CT 57th House District Election Results: Foster Claims Seat". patch.com. Patch. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  3. Ballotpedia. "Jaime Foster". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 29, 2021.