Senator Doug McCrory Reappointed as Chair of the Education Committee

Senator Doug McCrory, D-Hartford, has been reappointed as Senate Chair of the Education Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative sessions, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney and Majority Leader Bob Duff announced Friday.

In addition to his leadership role on the Education Committee, Senator McCrory will also serve as one of two Vice Chairs of the Public Health Committee and as Vice Chair of a newly formed legislative committee with oversight of government operations.

“As someone who has dedicated my career to educating young people, I know firsthand the importance of providing every child with the high-quality education they deserve, especially those from traditionally underserved communities,” Senator McCrory said. “I’d like to thank Senators Looney and Duff for their confidence in my ability to make sure Connecticut students receive the support they need to succeed.

“I’m also looking forward to taking on new leadership roles,” Senator McCrory said. “As Vice Chair of the Public Health Committee, I’m eager to address long standing health disparities. Additionally, I’m excited to take on the role of Vice Chair of a new committee on government oversight, where I’ll focus in part on making sure our agencies are held accountable and that government resources, services, and hiring practices are truly serving the needs of every community.”

“Senator McCrory has consistently been a leader in the fight for equitable education and opportunity for all students,” Senator Looney said. “His commitment to ensuring that every child has access to the resources they need to succeed will continue to guide the work of the Education Committee and his leadership on the Public Health Committee and the new government oversight committee will help promote a healthy Connecticut, where government agencies are accountable to the people they serve.”

Senator McCrory has represented Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor in the state Senate since 2017. He was first elected to the General Assembly in 2004 to represent the 7th House district, which he served for six full terms.