Biography
Linda Pierce is the Democratic candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives, District 30, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Republican Donna Veach.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a longtime educator with 20 years as an English teacher.[3]
Pierce earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico and a graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2001, according to Ballotpedia, which lists her profession as director.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she spent 20 years as an English teacher and is an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast.[3]
Pierce said in her survey that she is running to represent Berlin and Southington and that her campaign centers on affordability, healthcare access, public education and protecting the environment.[3] She said she wants to address gaps in programs such as HUSKY and Covered Connecticut so that working families do not face a benefits cliff.[3]
- 1.Linda Pierce - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Linda Pierce - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Connecticut House District 30
Linda Pierce is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut House District 30 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
