Kara Rochelle

American politician from Connecticut

Kara Rochelle

Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 104th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2019
Preceded by	Linda Gentile

Personal details
Born	(1983-03-29) March 29, 1983 (age 41)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Ansonia, Connecticut
Website	http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Rochelle

Kara Elise Rochelle (born March 29, 1983) is an American politician who is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 104th district in New Haven County. She is the Vice Chair of the Housing Committee, and serves as a member to the Higher Education and Employment Advancement and Commerce Committees.

In her youth, Kara has devoted countless volunteer hours to the Valley United Way Youth Leadership Program and continues to dedicate time to various community service projects including the Derby Elks and the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats, which she founded to reinvigorate and reform the party by returning it to its working-class roots.^[1]

Kara's professional experience and upbringing have given her a strong commitment to helping people who work hard to pay the bills and raise their children. Her father Al Rochelle, a retired line worker at Sikorsky Aircraft, has dedicated nearly 50 years to the volunteer fire service and currently serves as chief. Her late mother, Diane, was a loving parent and small business owner who instilled in her kids, through her daycare, a passion for child development and education.^[2]

Rochelle graduated from Fordham University and lives in Ansonia.^[3]

Political career

2018 Election

Rochelle was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 57 percent of the vote over 43 percent of Republican candidate Joseph Jaumann.^[4]

2020 Election

Rochelle was re-elected in the general election on November 3, 2020, winning 60 percent of the vote over 40 percent of Republican candidate Myra Rivers.^[5]

2022 Election

Rochelle was re-elected in the general election on November 8, 2022, winning 53 percent of the vote over 47 percent of Republican candidate Josh Shuart.^[6]

References

^ "Biography". Connecticut House Democrats. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
^ "Biography". Connecticut House Democrats. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
^ "Biography". Connecticut House Democrats. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
^ "Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
^ "Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2020 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
^ "Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2022 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2022.