Lisa Seminara | |
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Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 8th district | |
In office January 4, 2023 –January 8, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Witkos |
Succeeded by | Paul Honig |
Personal details | |
Born | Lisa Ann Spalvieri [1] October 29,1968 Harrison,New York [2] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Nick Seminara |
Residence | Avon |
Education | St. John's University Columbia University |
Lisa Seminara is American politician from the state of Connecticut. She was the senator for the 8th Senate District from 2023 to 2025 and is a member of the Republican Party. [3] She was elected in November 2022,and was defeated for re-election in November 2024 by Paul Honig. [4]
Seminara is a social worker by profession.
Prior to her election to the state Senate,she was a member of the Avon School Board. [5]
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