Christine Hunter Cohen (born January 25, 1976) is an American politician. She was a member of the

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school board from 2015 to 2019, when she resigned to serve on the

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from the 12th district.

Education and early career

Cohen was born on 25 January 1976. She earned a

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. Cohen previously worked for

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. With her husband Rob, Cohen has co-owned and operated the eponymous Cohen's Bagel's since 2003.

Political career

Cohen was a member of the

school board from November 2015. Following

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's retirement, Cohen contested the

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's 12th district seat in 2018 as a

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candidate, facing Adam Greenberg and Jerry Mastrangelo. Mastrangelo later ended his campaign, and Cohen defeated Greenberg in the general election. Cohen took office as a state senator on 9 January 2019, which necessitated her resignation from the school board, on which she was replaced by Richard Hersh. Cohen stated in January 2020 that she would run for reelection from Connecticut's 12th Senate district.

Personal life

Cohen and her husband Rob have three children. The couple moved to

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in 2001, and since 2007, have lived in Guilford.

References

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