Raghib Allie-Brennan
Raghib Allie-Brennan | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Will Duff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raghib Ismail Allie-Brennan July 20, 1991 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Marymount Manhattan College (BA) |
Raghib Ismail Allie-Brennan (born July 20, 1991) is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 2nd district, which encompasses most of Bethel and parts of Danbury, since 2019.[1] In 2025, Allie-Brennan was arrested on two occasions and charged with shoplifting at a Target located in Bethel.[2]
Early life and education
Allie-Brennan was born in Queens, New York and raised in Bethel, Connecticut. His father immigrated to New York City from Guyana.[1][3] He graduated from Bethel High School in 2009, and earned a B.A. in International Relations from Marymount Manhattan College in 2013.[1]
Political career
After earning his bachelor's degree, Allie-Brennan worked as a congressional advisor in the United States House of Representatives, specializing in energy and environmental issues, disaster relief, and civil rights legislation. He worked as a district aide assistant to Elizabeth Esty, a legislative aide and advisor to Alma Adams and as an intern for Cedric Richmond.[4]
In 2016, Allie-Brennan ran for the Connecticut House of Representatives in the 2nd district, whereRepublican incumbent Dan E. Carter was not seeking re-election to run for U.S Senate. Allie-Brennan faced Republican Will Duff, who narrowly defeated him.[5] In the 2018 election, Allie-Brennan defeated Duff in a rematch.[6][7]
Personal life
Allie-Brennan is openly gay.[8]
In June of 2025, Allie-Brennan was arrested and charged with shoplifting at a Target located in Bethel.[9] Allie-Brennan blamed being in a rush to visit his grandmother, the Target not having bags, and juggling two orders at the same time as to why some items weren't paid for. One month later, a second arrest for shoplifting was made.[10] Following this, he was temporarily stripped of his committee assignments.[11]
References
- ^ a b c "Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (24 June 2025). "CT Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan charged with shoplifting". CT Mirror. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Global Organization of People of Indian Origin's Connecticut Chapter to Honor Outstanding Achievers". INDIA New England News. 2019-07-23. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ "Incumbent, Challenger Poised To Serve Diverse Constituency". www.newtownbee.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ "State of Connecticut Elections Database » 2016 Nov 8 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 2". State of Connecticut Elections Database. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "Allie-Brennan beats Duff in House District 2 race". NewsTimes. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- ^ "Democrats make solid gains in General Assembly". The Day. 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- ^ "More LGBTQ candidates in the running" Archived 2020-03-29 at the Wayback Machine. Connecticut Post, October 6, 2018.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (24 June 2025). "CT Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan charged with shoplifting". CT Mirror. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ LaBella, Josh. "Connecticut lawmaker arrested again on new larceny charge, police say". News-Times. Archived from the original on 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Eng, Donald (2025-08-18). "CT State Rep. Stripped Of Committee Assignments Following Shoplifting Arrest". CT News Junkie. Retrieved 2026-02-26.