Rematch: Welander Challenges Klarides

Orange Democrat Mary Welander will challenge House Minority Leader Themis Klarides (R-Derby) for the 114th House District. The race will be a rematch of their 2018 contest. The district includes Derby, Orange and Woodbridge.

Welander serves as member of the board of education in Orange. Klarides was first elected to the seat in 1998.

Klarides defeated Welander two years ago with 6,249 votes to Welander’s 5,246. Klarides carried Derby and Orange. Welander won Woodbridge.