Biography
Andrew Ziemba is the Republican candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 17 in the November 3, 2026 general election, against incumbent Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he works as a residential solar consultant and has served on the Canton Board of Finance and the Ridgefield Board of Assessment Appeals.[3]
Andrew Ziemba earned a high school diploma from Canton High School, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he graduated in 2005, has lived in Canton most of his life, and is the son of a Polish immigrant.[3] He said he started small businesses selling books on Amazon and preowned clothing on eBay before becoming a residential solar consultant.[3]
Ziemba listed three campaign messages in the survey: reducing property taxes through reform of Education Cost Sharing funding and fewer unfunded mandates, lowering electricity costs, and protecting local control over zoning and development.[3] He said he supports eliminating the public benefits charge and investing in nuclear and natural gas while continuing to support solar.[3] He listed endorsements including the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police.[3]
- 1.Andrew Ziemba · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Andrew Ziemba - Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Connecticut House District 17
Andrew Ziemba is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut House District 17 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.