William Pizzuto

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William Pizzuto
Member of the ConnecticutHouseofRepresentatives
from the 71st district
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Political party Republican
Alma mater Central Connecticut State University
University of Connecticut

William Pizzuto is an American Republican Party politician currently serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 71st district, which includes the town of Middlebury and part of the city of Waterbury, since 2022. [1] Following the 2021 resignation of Anthony D'Amelio, Pizzuto was elected to the seat in a February 2022 special election over Democrat John Egan. [2] Pizzuto formerly served as the campus director for the University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ballotpedia. "William Pizzuto". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  2. Lank, Gentile, Olivia, Isabella (22 February 2022). "Republican William Pizzuto wins special election for 71st House District seat". wtnh.com. News 8. Retrieved March 31, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)