Doyle to Explore AG Race. Scramble Begins for Senate Seat.

State Senator Paul Doyle (D-Wethersfield), who stunned the legislature in September with a decisive vote for a Republican budget, will explore a statewide race for attorney general. Doyle will have no trouble meeting the Bysiewicz Rule that has vexed other aspirants. Doyle has been in active diverse practice of law in Connecticut for far more than 10 years. Doyle is in his sixth term representing the 9th Senate District. He serves with likely AG rival Willian Tong as co-chair of the legislature’s influential judiciary committee.

Doyle has served in the legislature since 1994.

Doyle’s 5-town seat would be a prize and could open some House seats within the district.