Joe Courtney (politician)

Joseph Darren Courtney (born April 6, 1953) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district since 2007. His district encompasses most of the eastern third of the state, including Norwich and New London. A member of the Democratic Party, Courtney served as the Connecticut state representative for the 56th district from 1987 to 1995 and Vernon town attorney from 2003 until 2006.

This article is about the politician. For other people with the same name, see Joe Courtney.
Joe Courtney
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's 2nd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2007
Preceded byRob Simmons
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 56th district
In office
January 1987 – January 1995
Preceded byRobert Hurd
Succeeded byThomasina Clemons
Personal details
Born
Joseph Darren Courtney

(1953-04-06) April 6, 1953
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAudrey Courtney
Children2
EducationTufts University (BA)
University of Connecticut (JD)
WebsiteHouse website
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