Raghib Allie-Brennan

Raghib Allie-Brennan is currently in his fourth term representing Connecticut’s 2nd Assembly District, encompassing Bethel and parts of Danbury. As Chief Majority Whip, he plays a pivotal role in advancing legislative priorities that reflect the values and needs of his constituents.

Born in Queens, New York, and raised in Bethel, Raghib is the son of a small business owner who immigrated from Guyana. He graduated from Bethel High School in 2009 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Marymount Manhattan College in 2013. His early career included serving as a congressional policy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he focused on energy, environmental policy, disaster relief, and civil rights legislation.

Since 2018, Raghib has been at the forefront of shaping energy policy, pushing for renewable investments, stronger oversight of utilities, and greater protections for consumers. He is a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Nuclear Legislative Working Group, where he collaborates with lawmakers from across the country to explore the future of nuclear energy as part of a balanced, reliable power mix. He has held key leadership positions, including Vice Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee and was appointed by Speaker Matt Ritter as the House Regional Energy Policy Liaison for New England.

Currently, he serves on the Energy and Technology, General Law, and Insurance and Real Estate Committees. A proud member of the legislature’s Moderate Caucus, Raghib has championed protections for domestic violence survivors, pushed back on overdevelopment, and advocated for Connecticut’s small businesses.

Raghib's commitment to public service is further demonstrated by his previous roles as Deputy Majority Leader (2023–2024), Assistant Majority Whip (2021–2022), and Assistant Majority Leader (2019–2020).

An openly gay legislator, Raghib is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation. He continues to reside in Bethel, where he remains deeply connected to the community he serves.