CT · Candidate
Rob Blanchard
DIndependent Party of ConnecticutCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Connecticut Senate District 28
Biography
Rob Blanchard is the Democratic and Independent Party of Connecticut candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 28 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Amybeth Laroche (R) in a race with no incumbent.[1][2] He works as chief of staff to State Comptroller Sean Scanlon and was the Democratic nominee for the same seat in 2024.[2][3]
Blanchard earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 2010 and works as a chief of staff, according to Ballotpedia.[2] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, he said he grew up in Pennsylvania and worked for Governor Ned Lamont and former Attorney General George Jepsen before becoming chief of staff to Comptroller Sean Scanlon.[3] He said he serves on Fairfield's Representative Town Meeting and lives in Fairfield with his wife, Samantha.[3]
Blanchard lost the 2024 general election for District 28 to incumbent Tony Hwang, 54.6 percent to 45.4 percent.[2]
- 1.Connecticut State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rob Blanchard · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Rob Blanchard Candidate Connection survey, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Connecticut Senate District 28
Rob Blanchard is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Connecticut Senate District 28 as DIndependent Party of Connecticut. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.