Mike Demicco is a Democratic state representative for Connecticut's 21st Assembly District, encompassing Farmington and Unionville, serving since 2013. Born on November 1, 1958, in Norwich, Connecticut, he is a lifelong resident who has lived in Farmington since 1991 with his wife Brenda and their two daughters, Emily and Katie. Notable leadership roles include Deputy Majority Leader , former Assistant Majority Leader, and committee memberships in Environment, Public Health, Energy & Technology, and Higher Education and Employment Advancement; he previously co-chaired the Environment Committee. Key achievements encompass contributions to balanced budgets, record surpluses, tax relief for seniors, paid family leave, gun safety, reproductive rights expansion, mental health services, and environmental measures like improved renewable energy and plastic bag elimination.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in 1980, majoring in History, Economics, and Government through the Interdisciplinary College of Social Studies Program.
• Early Career: Taught history at high school and middle school levels; served as a stay-at-home father, volunteering in school PTO, library, and tutoring in the Kindergarten Acceleration Program.
• Local Service: Four-term Farmington Town Council member, contributing to Elderly Tax Relief, Ethics Ordinance, and Legal Services Subcommittees; liaison to Water Pollution Control Authority and UCONN Health Center committees; involved in Stephen Flis Scholarship Committee.
• Legislative Roles Prior to Election: Staffed the Public Safety & Security Committee, Commerce Committee, Blue Ribbon Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies, and Task Force on Law Enforcement’s Response to Family Violence.
• State Legislature: Elected in 2012; re-elected through at least 2026 ; current committees include Energy and Technology, Environment, Higher Education and Employment Advancement, and Public Health.