Anne Dauphinais is a Republican representing Connecticut House District 44, which comprises the towns of Killingly, Plainfield, and Sterling. Born in 1960, she has served in the Connecticut House of Representatives since 2017 and was re-elected to her fifth term in November 2024. Dauphinais grew up in Killingly and has built a diverse career in healthcare, sales, and public service. Her professional background includes work as a nurse, sales consultant for Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and pre-release case manager for the Connecticut Department of Correction. She has been a prominent voice in legislative debates, particularly regarding vaccine policy and public health matters.

Education

Dauphinais earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University. She also completed training at the Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute.

Political Experience

• First elected to the House District 44 seat in 2016, defeating incumbent Democrat Christine Rosati Randall with 60% of the vote
• Serves as Ranking Member of the Committee on Children
• Member of the Education Committee and Public Health Committee
• Member of the Connecticut General Assembly Conservative Caucus
• Assistant Republican Leader since 2023
• Led opposition to HB #6423 in 2021, a bill that sought to eliminate religious exemptions to childhood vaccinations
• Organized a 2019 rally at the Connecticut State House featuring vaccine policy discussions
• Active advocate on issues related to parental rights and medical autonomy