Maria Horn

Maria Horn is an American attorney and politician. A Democrat, she currently represents Connecticut's 64th assembly district in the Connecticut House of Representatives. The district consists of the entire towns of Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Sharon, and Salisbury, the southern part of Goshen, and much of the city of Torrington.

Maria Horn in 2018.

Early life and career before politics

Horn was raised Republican. She became a Democrat as an adult. Prior to serving in the Connecticut Congress, Horn was a federal prosecutor in New York and worked in nonprofits. She also served as board president of Indian Mountain School.[1]

Politics

Horn ran against incumbent Brian Ohler in 2018. She won the election after a recount, winning by 57 votes.[2]

Personal life

She lives in Salisbury, Connecticut.[1]

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References
  1. Lambert, Ben (7 February 2018). "Former federal prosecutor from Salisbury to seek 64th District seat". The Register Citizen. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  2. Keating, Christopher. "Democrats Norm Needleman and Maria Horn win recounts". courant.com. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
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