John Piscopo is a Republican member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 76, which includes Burlington, Harwinton, Litchfield, and Thomaston. He has served since 1989, following his first election in 1988, and won re-election in the November 5, 2024 general election. As Senior Republican Whip, he holds the third-highest ranking leadership position in the House Republican caucus. Notable positions include membership on the Environment and Energy Committee, board member of the American Legislative Exchange Council , and volunteer with the Thomaston Opera House and Thomaston Recycling Program.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: High School Diploma from Thomaston High School ; Bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from Eastern Connecticut State University .
• Political Experience: Legislative intern to State Senator Richard C. Bozzuto ; elected to Connecticut House of Representatives for District 76 .