Robin Comey

State Representative Robin Comey was elected in 2018 to serve the residents of Connecticut’s 102nd House District in Branford.

For the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Comey was appointed Assistant Majority Whip and a member of the Committee on Children, the Education, and the Human Services Committees. 

Widely lauded for her constituent services, Comey was praised for her assistance throughout the pandemic. An effective representative for her constituents, she successfully led the fight to require the driver’s license test to be offered in an additional 26 languages to help Branford’s large Nepali community and the newly resettled refugee population in our state.

Rep. Comey has been advocating for more than a decade for policies that protect children with life-threatening food allergies. She has led the passage of a state-wide stock-epinephrine law, restaurant allergy safety and training, and comprehensive food allergy policies for schools and in childcare programs.  

Comey has been instrumental in securing funds for her community, including vital grants for the Branford Counseling and Community Services and the Branford Housing Authority Parkside II affordable housing project. Additionally, she has championed funding for BH Care, a provider of essential behavioral health services, and has successfully advocated for more Education Cost Sharing dollars to support local schools. Her efforts have also led to funding for Short Beach Traffic Calming, which will enhance the safety and livability of the neighborhood. 

Rep. Comey, serving as Co-Chair of the Early Childhood Caucus, is leading the efforts to build a  robust early care framework to support Connecticut's families. She collaborates with Birth to Three program providers, advocating for increased funding for early intervention services. A steadfast advocate for advancing quality early care, Rep. Comey is dedicated to enhancing accessible, affordable, and equitable childcare for all Connecticut families.

Inducted into the 2019 Branford Education Hall of Fame for her tireless efforts in improving education in the town, she is proud of the state’s record investments in mental health and schools. As a dedicated member of the State Advisory Council for Special Education, Rep. Comey actively fights for inclusivity and a student’s right to free appropriate public education. 

A skilled coalition builder, Comey is committed to addressing issues facing Branford and Connecticut residents, from preserving the environment to protecting seniors.

Robin is a small business owner and former non-profit leader. She is married, has two children and lives in the Short Beach section of Branford.