Kara Rochelle
Kara Rochelle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Gentile |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1983 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Ansonia, Connecticut |
| Education | Fordham University (BA) |
| Website | https://www.housedems.ct.gov/Rochelle |
Kara Elise Rochelle (born March 29, 1983) is an American politician who is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 104th district in New Haven County. She is the Vice Chair of the Housing Committee, and serves as a member to the Higher Education and Employment Advancement and Commerce Committees.
In her youth, Kara has devoted countless volunteer hours to the Valley United Way Youth Leadership Program and continues to dedicate time to various community service projects including the Derby Elks and the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats, which she founded to reinvigorate and reform the party by returning it to its working-class roots.[1]
Kara's professional experience and upbringing have given her a strong commitment to helping people who work hard to pay the bills and raise their children. Her father Al Rochelle, a retired line worker at Sikorsky Aircraft, has dedicated nearly 50 years to the volunteer fire service and currently serves as chief. Her late mother, Diane, was a loving parent and small business owner who instilled in her kids, through her daycare, a passion for child development and education.[2]
Rochelle graduated from Fordham University and lives in Ansonia.[3]
Electoral History
2018 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara Rochelle | 3,785 | 52.8% | |
| Working Families | Kara Rochelle | 345 | 4.8% | |
| Total | Kara Rochelle | 4,130 | 56.9% | |
| Republican | Joseph Jaumann | 3,002 | 41.4% | |
| Independent Party | Joseph Jaumann | 121 | 1.7% | |
| Total | Joseph Jaumann | 3,123 | 43.1% | |
| Total votes | 7,253 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara Rochelle | 5,346 | 53.9% | |
| Independent Party | Kara Rochelle | 329 | 3.3% | |
| Working Families | Kara Rochelle | 235 | 2.4% | |
| Total | Kara Rochelle | 5,910 | 59.6% | |
| Republican | Myra Rivers | 4,004 | 40.4% | |
| Total votes | 9,914 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara Rochelle | 3,185 | 49.8% | |
| Independent Party | Kara Rochelle | 99 | 1.5% | |
| Working Families | Kara Rochelle | 87 | 1.4% | |
| Total | Kara Rochelle | 3,371 | 52.7% | |
| Republican | Josh Shuart | 3,022 | 47.3% | |
| Total votes | 6,393 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2024 Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara Rochelle | 4,604 | 49.3% | |
| Working Families | Kara Rochelle | 438 | 4.7% | |
| Total | Kara Rochelle | 5,042 | 54.0% | |
| Republican | David Cassetti | 4,176 | 44.7% | |
| Independent Party | Thomas Egan | 118 | 1.3% | |
| Total votes | 6,393 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Biography". Connecticut House Democrats. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ "Biography". Connecticut House Democrats. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ "Biography". Connecticut House Democrats. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ "2018 Connecticut general election results" (PDF). Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Connecticut general election results" (PDF). Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "2022 Connecticut general election results" (PDF). Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Connecticut general election results" (PDF). Retrieved July 19, 2025.
