Sarah Keitt
Sarah Keitt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 134th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Devlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1969 Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Geordie Keitt |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Middlebury College (BA) George Washington University (MPH) |
| Website | State House website |
Sarah Keitt (born September 3, 1969) is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 134th district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Keitt was first elected in 2022, and assumed office on January 4, 2023.
Early life and education
Keitt was raised in Hingham, Massachusetts. She attended Middlebury College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree, and The George Washington University, where she earned a Masters in Public Health. In 2016, she moved to Fairfield with her husband and two kids.[1]
Political career
Keitt was first elected to Fairfield's Town Planning & Zoning Commission as an alternate in 2021.[1] In 2022, Keitt ran for the 134th State House district, whose Republican incumbent Laura Devlin was running for Lieutenant Governor. Keitt faced Republican Meghan McCloat in the general election.
Initial results on election night 2022 had McCloat in the lead, prompting a concession from Keitt.[2] After all the ballots were counted however, Keitt took a narrow lead.[3] Following a recount in both Fairfield and Trumbull, Keitt was declared the victor by 14 votes.[4] In 2024, Keitt was re-elected by a margin of over 400 votes against Republican Melissa Longo.[5][6]
Keitt currently serves as Assistant Majority Leader, as vice-chair of the Committee on Children, and as a member of both the Human Services Committee, and the Public Health Committee.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Keitt | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Cuda, Amanda (2022-11-09). "Early results show McCloat leading Keitt in 134th District". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Branch, Alfred (2022-11-10). "Recount Called In Keitt, McCloat Race In 134th House District". The Patch. Archived from the original on 2022-11-14.
- ^ "State of Connecticut Elections Database » 2022 Nov 8 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 134". State of Connecticut Elections Database. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Wardwell, Jarrod. "Fairfield Democrats claim wins in state House races". Connecticut Post. Archived from the original on 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "State of Connecticut Elections Database » 2024 Nov 5 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 134". State of Connecticut Elections Database. Retrieved 2026-02-26.