Kevin Brown (born 1982) is an American Democratic Party politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 56th district, which encompasses part of the town of Vernon, since 2023. He was first elected in 2022, defeating Republican candidate Jim Tedford, and was re-elected in 2024.
Early life and education Brown was born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut, and graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Career Brown has taught high school civics for more than 18 years and has coached youth sports.
Political career
Vernon Board of Education Before entering the legislature, Brown served on the Vernon Board of Education for about five years, where his committee work included the finance, curriculum, and policy committees.
Connecticut House of Representatives Brown announced his candidacy for the 56th district seat, then held by Mike Winkler, who was not seeking re-election. In the November 2022 general election, he defeated Republican Jim Tedford, a member of the Vernon Town Council, receiving 4,099 votes to Tedford's 3,139. He took office on January 4, 2023. Brown was re-elected in November 2024, defeating Republican Brian Motola, 6,264 votes to 4,096.
Brown serves as an assistant majority leader.
Committee assignments As of 2026, Brown serves on the following committees:
Education Committee (vice chair) Housing Committee Committee for Legislative Staff Internships
Electoral history
Personal life Brown lives in Vernon with his wife and their two children.
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