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Henri Martin

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Henri Martin is a Republican candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 31 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Henri Martin graduated from St. Anselm College and attended classes at the University of Hartford. Martin's career experience includes owning two small businesses, serving two terms on the Bristol city council, and being appointed as acting mayor in 2013. While in Bristol city government, Martin served as chairman of the Salary Committee, chairman of the Building Committee and chairman of the Bristol Public Work Committee. He has been liaison to the Bristol Board of Education, Bristol Downtown Development Committee, and Bristol/Burlington Health District. He has also been a member of Bristol’s 10-Year Capital Improvement Committee and Public Works Board. In 2019, Martin was named the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut State Senator of the Year and named a “Plainville Community Hero” by the Plainville Community Schools.[1]

Senator Martin was first elected to represent District 31 in the Connecticut State Senate in 2014. In the 2019 session, he served as Deputy Senate Republican Leader, ranking member of the Commerce and Transportation committees, and member of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.[1]

Campaign themes

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Martin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]

Challenges facing the state:

One of the weakest economy’s in the country

Stagnant job growth

Many people and businesses leaving the state

Huge unfunded Pension and Health Care obligations

High taxes

Unsustainable state spending

Unfriendly to Businesses[7]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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