Francis Cooley

Francis Cooley
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office January 4, 2023 – January 8, 2025
Preceded by	William Petit
Succeeded by	Rebecca Martinez
Personal details
Born	Francis Rexford Cooley (1963-10-16) October 16, 1963 (age 61) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Plainville, Connecticut, U.S.
Education	University of Colorado (BA) University of Maine (MA) University of Hartford (M. Ed.)

Francis Rexford Cooley[1] (born October 16, 1963[2]) is an American politician formerly serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district, which encompasses Plainville as well as parts of Farmington and Southington, from 2023 to 2025.[3]

Early life and education

Cooley was born October 16, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut. He studied History at the University of Colorado (BA) and the University of Maine (MA). Cooley also completed a Master of Education (M. Ed.) at the University of Hartford in 2004.

Career

Cooley worked as an educator at the Paier College of Art.[3]

Politics

A member of the Republican Party, Cooley was first elected in 2022 after narrowly defeating Democrat Rebecca Martinez by 53 votes.[4]

References

1. "Cooley for State Representative 2022 - Elect Francis Rexford Cooley". cooleyforct.com. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009
3. Ballotpedia. "Francis Rexford Colley". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
4. Metzger, Christian. "Republican edges Democrat in tight race for 22nd House district". myrecordjournal.com. Record-Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2023.