John Fonfara
 John W. Fonfara is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 1st district since 1997 and currently serving as the Deputy Majority Leader. His district includes Hartford and Wethersfield. Previously he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 through 1997.Fonfara was born and raised in Hartford attended the public schools graduated with a B.A. in political science from the University of Connecticut and holds an M.A.