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Minnie Gonzalez

State HouseDemocrat

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Age 75·Puerto Rican·Assistant Deputy Speaker Pro-Tempore (2025-present)

Why This Race Matters

Gonzalez is one of the longest-serving Latino legislators in Connecticut, having held the 3rd District seat since 1997. As president of the Puerto Rican and Latino Caucus, she is a key voice for Connecticut's growing Latino population. Hartford's 3rd District is a safe Democratic seat -- she ran unopposed in 2024 with 100% of the vote.

Gonzalez won her 2024 re-election unopposed with 3,354 votes. She has run unopposed in most election cycles since 2010. In 2023, she helped lead the formation of the Puerto Rican and Latino Caucus, breaking away from the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus after nearly 50 years to better represent Latino-specific policy priorities.

About

Minnie Gonzalez is a Connecticut State Representative for Hartford's 3rd District, serving since 1997 -- making her one of the longest-serving Latino legislators in the state. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to a family of seven siblings, she migrated to the United States in 1981. As a single mother of three, she endured many adversities but followed her mother Virginia's model of community service. She has brought millions of dollars to Hartford for education, housing, and youth services.

Family & Heritage

Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to a family of seven siblings. Migrated to the U.S. in 1981 as a single mother of two sons and a daughter. Her mother Virginia was a model of selfless community service. Married to Ramon L. Arroyo.

Political Career

Before Politics

Special Deputy Sheriff, West Hartford Superior Court; Assistant Registrar of Voters; Democratic Town Committee member, District 3 (1986-1996)

Education

M.S.W., University of Connecticut; Graduate of Adjuntas High School, Puerto Rico

Key Issues & Priorities

*Education resources
*Housing
*Youth services
*Hartford community development
*Judicial accountability and family court reform
*Puerto Rican community advocacy

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