RICHARD BLUMENTHAL

richard blumenthal

Senate / Democrat / Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal has served as the U.S. Senator for Connecticut since January 5, 2011. He was re-elected in 2016 and 2022. Before his time in the Senate, Blumenthal served as Connecticut's Attorney General for five terms, from 1991 to 2011, fighting for consumer protection, environmental issues, labor rights, and privacy. He is known for his leadership on veterans' issues, technology accountability, and infrastructure development. He is a member of several key Senate committees, including Judiciary, Homeland Security, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Aging.