Tom Ploszaj is a Republican state representative from Belknap 1 who has served in the House since 2020 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]
Tom Ploszaj was born in Terryville, Connecticut, and earned an associate degree from WSTC-UConn in 1990.[1] According to Ballotpedia, his career experience includes work as an emergency medical technician, in analytic research science and in agriculture and animal husbandry, and with General Motors and Crompton Corp.[1] He has served with the Civil Air Patrol, the Lions Club, and volunteer ambulance and fire departments in Plymouth, Winsted and Grafton.[1]
Ploszaj was assigned to the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee in the 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 sessions.[1] He faces Democrat Amber Schaefer in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.