Christine Cohen
Christine Cohen | |
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| Member of theConnecticut State Senate from the12thdistrict | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Kennedy Jr. |
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| Born | January 25, 1976 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rob |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Western Connecticut State University(BBA) |
Christine Hunter Cohen(born January 25, 1976) is an American politician. She was a member of theGuilford, Connecticutschool board from 2015 to 2019, when she resigned to serve on theConnecticut State Senatefrom the12th district.
Education and early career
[edit]Cohen was born on 25 January 1976.[1]She earned aBachelor of Business AdministrationatWestern Connecticut State University.[1][2]Cohen previously worked forStanley Black & Decker.[3]With her husband Rob, Cohen has co-owned and operated the eponymous Cohen's Bagel's since 2003.[2][4]
Political career
[edit]Cohen was a member of theGuilford, Connecticutschool board from November 2015.[5][1]FollowingEdward M. Kennedy Jr.'s retirement, Cohen contested theConnecticut Senate's 12th district seat in 2018 as aDemocratic Partycandidate, facingAdam Greenbergand Jerry Mastrangelo.[6]Mastrangelo later ended his campaign,[5]and Cohen defeated Greenberg in the general election.[7]Cohen took office as a state senator on 9 January 2019,[8]which necessitated her resignation from the school board,[9]on which she was replaced by Richard Hersh.[10]Cohen stated in January 2020 that she would run for reelection fromConnecticut's 12th Senate district.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Cohen and her husband Rob have three children.[12][13]The couple moved toMadisonin 2001, and since 2007, have lived in Guilford.[1]
References
[edit]- ^abcd"North Branford voter guide".Shore Publishing. October 9, 2018.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^ab"State Sen. Christine Cohen (D-12), OWNER/OPERATOR, COHEN'S BAGEL CO., DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, CONNECTICUT SENATE".New Haven Business Journal.March 1, 2020.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Pazniokas, Mark (December 31, 2018)."Yes, there will be a Democratic state senator from Greenwich".Connecticut Mirror.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Johnson, Pam (July 16, 2012)."What's the Story with...Cohen's Bagels Closing?".The Day.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^abAltavilla, John (July 28, 2018)."Now Running for Office, Adam Greenberg. You May Remember His First At-Bat".New York Times.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Gomez-Aceves, Sandra Gomez-Aceves (April 10, 2018)."Adam Greenberg Running For Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat".Hartford Courant.
- ^Keating, Christopher; Gosselin, Kenneth R. (November 7, 2018)."General Assembly: Democrats Capture State Senate And Increase Majority In House".Hartford Courant.RetrievedApril 6,2019.
- ^Munson, Emilie (January 15, 2019)."New General Assembly sworn in with" ambitious goals "".Connecticut Post.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Roos, Zoe (November 27, 2018)."Guilford BOE Seeks Replacement for Cohen".Shore Publishing.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Roos, Zoe (February 12, 2019)."Guilford BOE Appoints New Member".Shore Publishing.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Bishop, Everett (January 16, 2020)."Sen. Cohen announces plans to seek re-election in District 12".Record-Journal.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Sarah Page Kyrcz (October 28, 2018)."12th District Senate candidates focus on environment, helping business climate".New Haven Register.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^Chambers, Marcia (April 6, 2018)."Guilford Senatorial Candidate Seeks Holistic Approach to State's Woes".Branford Eagle.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
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