Josh Elliott

Josh Elliott is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 88th district since 2017. Born in Guilford, Connecticut, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law. Before his political career, he worked as a businessman, co-founding two grocery stores. During his legislative tenure, he has served as vice chair of the House Commerce Committee and co-chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee. In 2026, he launched a campaign for Governor of Connecticut, successfully forcing a primary election against the incumbent governor.