TODAY: Senator Murphy Hosts Democracy 250 Summit in Connecticut

[Press (Murphy)]

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES

June 26, 2026

 

CONTACT
Maddy Mundy

202-228-2081

 

 

SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY HOSTS DEMOCRACY 250 SUMMIT IN CONNECTICUT

 

***FRIDAY, June 26^th @ 1 PM***

 

 

Hartford, CT – Today, June 26th, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will host a summit celebrating and reflecting on America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the essential role Connecticut plays in our nation’s history. The summit will take place in Connecticut’s storied Old Statehouse, a national landmark. 

 

During the summit, Sen. Murphy will host a panel exploring the remarkable history of democracy in Connecticut and hold a fireside chat with the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, to discuss the current threats and future outlook of that democracy.

 

WHO:

US Senator Chris Murphy

Miguel Cardona, 12th U.S. Secretary of Education

Matthew Warshauer, History Professor at Central Connecticut State University 

Kathy Hermes, Executive Director of Connecticut Explored

 

WHEN:

Today: Friday, June 26^th @ 1-3 PM

1-1:50 PM: Panel on history of democracy in Connecticut

1:50-2:55PM: Fireside chat with Secretary Cardona

 

WHERE: 

 

Connecticut's Old State House—800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

 

Press should RSVP with Madiso...@murphy.senate.gov 

 

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