Representative Selim Noujaim Will Not Seek 9th Term.

Veteran Republican state Representative Selim Noujaim announced at a Waterbury legislative breakfast Thursday morning that he will not seek re-election in November. Noujaim, who was elected to the seat in a 2002 special election, represents a competitive seat in the east side of the Brass City. Waterbury politics is often tumultuous. The race for the 74th district seat could be ferocious. It may be one of the Democrats’ few pickup opportunities as they look for places to defend their 32 year majority in the face of voter anxiety.