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Paul Honig

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Paul Honig is a Democratic candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 8 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Paul Honig earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985.[1]

Bachelor's:
University of Pennsylvania, 1985

Campaign themes

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Paul Honig lives in Harwinton with his wife and their two sons. He is an elected official serving his second term on the Board of Selectmen. Paul graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s dual degree Management and Technology Program in 1985 earning a BSE in finance from the Wharton School of Business and a BAS in computer science from the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He had a successful career in fixed income finance.

Paul has served as a volunteer math tutor at The Gilbert School in Winsted as well as their boys varsity tennis coach. Paul currently serves as treasurer for two local non-profits.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Make Connecticut more affordable by reducing taxes and the cost of healthcare and prescription drugsProtect a woman’s right to chooseDefend Connecticut’s common sense gun safety legislation

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about making Connecticut more business friendly, healthcare more affordable, environmental policy more sustainable and voting more accessible.

Paul Honig did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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

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