Our State Representatives

A continuing of the elected officials series.Danbury is split up into four districts. The above map shows that. The following is a look at the four representatives that serve in these areas.

2nd District: Jason Bartlett (D)

The 2nd District is made up of parts of Danbury, Bethel, and Redding. Jason Bartlett was just elected to serve the area in November of 2006. He beat Republican Phil Gallagher, winning each of the three towns, and receiving 54% of the vote. Previously Bartlett attempted to serve the district in 2002 and 2004, by running against Republican Hank Bielawa. He got about 47% of the vote in 2002, and lost by only 87 votes in 2004.

109th District: Joseph Taborsak (D)

The 109th District is made up of just Danbury. It is currently served by Joe Taborsak who was just elected this past November because veteran legislature Lew Wallace decided not to run. He ran against Republican Gregg Seabury who serves on the Council. Seabury also ran unsuccessfully for State Representative in the 110th District in 2002 and 2004. Taborsak received 58% of the vote, and did much better than was anticipated. Interesting fact is that his mother, now Councilwoman Lynn Taborsak, once served this district.

110th District: Bob Godfrey (D)

The 110th District is also made up only of Danbury. Bob Godfrey currently represents the area. He has served the area since 1989, and has now earned himself the title of Deputy Speaker. This previous election he beat Republican Councilwoman Pauline Basso by gathering 67% of the vote. He has gathered bi-partisan support, and has high popularity. Godfrey also served for five years on the Common Council before being elected .

138th District: Jan Giegler (R)

The 138th District includes the west side of Danbury, and a small portion of New Fairfield. It is currently held by Jan Giegler. She was first elected in 2002 by only 16 votes, and re-elected in 2004 with 61% of the vote. She was the only Republican State Representative candidate to win in Danbury in 2006. Giegler defeated former Danbury Democratic Town Committee Chair Bernie Gallo, earning 55% of the vote. Mayor Boughton, State Sen. David Cappiello, and former State Sen. and Congressional candidate Mark Nielsein all once served this district.