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Joe Courtney
Profile
Joe Courtney is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives and as a town attorney. Throughout his congressional tenure, Courtney has focused on bipartisan cooperation, defense policy, and health care reform. He played a significant role in advancing the AUKUS security agreement and was appointed an Honorary Officer in the Order of Australia in 2024 for his contributions to the U.S.-Australia partnership.
Details
- Born
- April 6, 1953 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Education
- Tufts University (BA), University of Connecticut School of Law (JD)
- Career
- Public defender, lawyer, town attorney
