Hilda Takes a Look. Santiago Creates Exploratory Committee for Statewide Office.

Popular state Representative Hilda Santiago is exploring a run for statewide office. The Meriden Democrat has been expected to make a bid for her party’s nomination for secretary of the state. She filed her exploratory committee Wednesday.

Santiago ought to benefit from her association with Senator Chris Murphy. Working in his office has allowed Santiago to cultivate contacts far beyond her central Connecticut district.

In a party that can be intermittently captured by identity politics, Santiago would be the first Latina to win a spot on a state Democratic ticket.

Posted August 26, 2021.