Francis Cooley

Francis Cooley
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byWilliam Petit
Personal details
Born
Francis Rexford Cooley

(1963-10-16) October 16, 1963 (age 61)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Plainville, Connecticut, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Colorado (BA)
University of Maine (MA)
University of Hartford (M. Ed.)

Francis Rexford Cooley[1] (born October 16, 1963[2]) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district, which encompasses Plainville as well as parts of Farmington and Southington, since 2023.[3]

Early life and education

Cooley was born October 16, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut. He studied History at the University of Colorado (BA) and the University of Maine (MA). Cooley also completed a Master of Education (M. Ed.) at the University of Hartford in 2004.

Career

Cooley worked as an educator at the Paier College of Art.[3]

Politics

A member of the Republican Party, Cooley was first elected in 2022 after narrowly defeating Democrat Rebecca Martinez by 53 votes.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Cooley for State Representative 2022 - Elect Francis Rexford Cooley". cooleyforct.com. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  2. ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009
  3. ^ a b Ballotpedia. "Francis Rexford Colley". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Metzger, Christian. "Republican edges Democrat in tight race for 22nd House district". myrecordjournal.com. Record-Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2023.


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