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10/15/2020 12:01 AMState Senator Norm Needleman has been endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers as he continues to work toward re-election in the 33rd Senate District.
“The educators of today are building the Connecticut of tomorrow,” said Needleman. “Our teachers selflessly dedicate themselves to make sure our children are ready for the world. Having their support means so much to me, and I will continue to support policy that helps our children, and our schools, succeed.”
Needleman has additionally been endorsed by the Independent Party, AFL-CIO, and Connecticut Realtors Association, among others. Needleman, who announced his candidacy last winter, was unanimously renominated by the Democratic Party to represent the towns of Colchester, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.
Needleman serves as chair of the Energy and Technology Committee, vice chair of the Planning and Development Committee, and a member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Transportation and Commerce committees.
Needleman founded and runs a manufacturing company, Tower Laboratories in Centerbrook, and is currently serving his fifth term as the first selectman of Essex.