Meet Kate

I am Kate Farrar, and I am running for re-election to be State Representative for the 20th District in West Hartford and Newington. 

It’s an honor to serve our state — especially as we’ve faced some of our most uncertain times and greatest challenges. I’ve listened and learned from you every day to be a champion for our community. 

During my first two terms in office, I’m proud of what we’ve worked together to achieve, from delivering the state’s largest tax cuts for families and seniors to protecting and expanding health care access to building greater equity in education and the workforce. 

I want to continue to collaborate on new solutions for our community and our state. We need to make Connecticut more affordable, invest in more housing options and child care, and design healthier communities for us to live, work and thrive. And with so much uncertainty at the national level, we need to make certain Connecticut protects our hard-fought rights and freedoms.

Connecticut is my home. I grew up here and graduated from UConn. I took time to live and work in other areas of the country to expand my perspective and experience, and then moved home with my husband, Chan, and our dog, Lizzie, to apply it.

What I’ve learned over my career — from expanding STEM opportunities for girls to championing paid family medical leave — is that to get work done, leaders need to start by listening carefully to individual needs. Leaders also need to build support and work together. 

My continued role as a non-profit leader and community volunteer brings a breadth of experience to this role as State Representative. 

I know what it takes to represent you, to make you a priority, and I want us to continue to build a vibrant future for our communities - both West Hartford and Newington. 

I hope to earn your trust and your vote in November.