A former Connecticut State Senator remains dedicated to public service.
Mar 8, 2023
In January 2017, Will Haskell sat in his dorm at Georgetown University watching President Obama’s farewell address on television. Obama urged Americans who were disappointed with their elected officials to “grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office ourselves.” Will did. And a few months later, Obama endorsed his campaign.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and government in 2018, Will was elected as state senator of Connecticut’s 26th District. At 22 years old, he was the youngest state senator in the country, and dedicated his work to issues impacting young people. He fought to make community college free in Connecticut, and helped to enact some of the strongest gun laws in the nation. Last year, he spent the bulk of his time drafting and debating a new law called the Connecticut Clean Air Act, which will reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
“Being a legislator is a bit like being a student—you never have the luxury of working on just one thing,” says Will. “A random day might involve criminal justice reform in the morning, renewable energy during lunch, and voting rights in the afternoon. In the evening, you’re probably shaking hands in your district. I loved the variety that came with my job.”
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