David Michel is a Democratic politician who formerly represented Connecticut's 146th House District in Stamford, spanning the South End, Shippan, and downtown areas. Born on August 8, 1974, in France, he immigrated to the U.S. at age 14 and has lived along Long Island Sound since. A self-described progressive Democrat, he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2015 to 2025, including roles as Assistant Majority Whip and Assistant Democratic Leader. Notable achievements include co-chairing the CT Animal Advocacy Caucus, serving as House Democratic Chair for the Legislators for Animal Advocacy Caucus, and membership on the Offshore Wind Commission on Environmental Standards. He advocated for environmental causes, such as preventing trash from entering Long Island Sound, and proposed bills on ranked-choice voting, rent increase studies, kangaroo product bans, and an Office of the Food Access Advocate. Michel volunteered as a first-responder firefighter at Ground Zero and currently works as a distributor for handmade European designer eyewear.

Education and Political Experience

No specific details on formal education are available from public records. His political experience includes election to the 146th District in 2014, with swearing-in for a third term on January 4, 2023. He served on the Environment, Planning and Development, and Transportation Committees, sponsoring bills on housing development, short-term rentals, and local ordinances. Michel emphasized social and environmental justice as a lifelong activist, collaborating with officials on Stamford's environmental initiatives. He left office after the 2025 election cycle.