For Election 2026, GOOD Morning Wilton invited all candidates on Wilton’s ballot to submit a 200-word biography, photo and 800-word op-ed. Candidates running for the State Senate and State House were also invited to participate in a recorded video interview. More information is available in GMW’s Election Guidelines and Policies.
Candidate-Submitted Bio
(Submitted after the deadline; included to provide voters with basic candidate information.)
Savet Constantine represents the 42nd District in the Connecticut legislature, serving as Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee vice chair and member of the Education and Energy & Technology committees.
In her first term, Savet earned a reputation as a thoughtful, hardworking legislator who brings people together to solve problems. As Finance vice chair, she shaped Connecticut’s budget and tax policy while advocating for responsible fiscal management, investments in education and special education, economic growth and policies that improve affordability for families. Work included strengthening support for municipalities, protecting consumer privacy, advancing responsible AI policies, addressing energy affordability, improving behavioral health resources for children and young adults, supporting responsible gun safety and helping Connecticut prepare for reductions in federal funding.
Savet believes government works best when it listens first, communicates clearly and remains accountable to the people it serves.
Savet volunteered as Wilton High School PTSA and Middlebrook PTA president, and as nominations chair for the Wilton Democratic Town Committee. Throughout her public service career, she has focused on building consensus, encouraging civic engagement and finding practical solutions that strengthen communities.
She and her husband, Craig, have lived in Wilton since 2004, raising their two children and remaining active community members.
GMW Candidate Video Interview
The candidate did not participate in a video interview.
Candidate-Submitted Op-Ed
“Building a Future Worth Staying For”
by Savet Constantine
Paid Campaign Statement — Sponsored Content
Constantine’s statement was submitted after the deadline for editorial publication. It appears below as paid advertising sponsored by Savet for CT. Payment does not influence GMW’s news coverage or constitute an endorsement.
What makes a town a place where we want to build a life and stay for the future?
For my family, Wilton offered room for our children to grow, excellent schools, trails to explore and neighbors who care about their community. Through years of volunteering in our schools and now serving as your state representative, I’ve come to appreciate how much work goes into sustaining those qualities.
I want our town to remain a place where families can get a strong start, residents can stay as their needs change and young adults can imagine a future of their own. That’s what guides my work in Hartford: making sure today’s decisions strengthen our communities and create opportunities for tomorrow.
When I evaluate legislation, I begin with two questions: Does this help make our lives better and more affordable? And does this strengthen Connecticut’s job market and our future?
The answers start with listening to you.
Every day, I’m out in the community talking with residents who value our schools but worry about rising property taxes. Who want thoughtful development and a meaningful voice in decisions about their neighborhoods. Who want shorter commutes, reliable transportation and confidence that we’re planning for the infrastructure we need.
These concerns are connected, and our work in Hartford needs to reflect that.
Education is a clear example. Strong schools are central to why families choose our towns. Before entering the legislature, I spent more than two decades volunteering in Wilton’s schools, working alongside parents, teachers and administrators. I know firsthand how deeply our communities value education.
But we cannot continue asking local taxpayers to shoulder every growing expense. Connecticut needs to take on a greater share of education and special education costs, easing pressure on property taxes while helping schools meet students’ needs. We also need to address rising health care costs, which strain school and municipal budgets as well as household finances.
Energy affordability is another priority. We need to expand our energy supply, modernize our aging electric grid and explore ways for the state to help fund infrastructure improvements rather than passing those costs directly to ratepayers. Families and businesses need reliable energy at prices they can afford.
As vice chair of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, I’m focused not only on how we allocate taxpayer dollars, but on whether those investments deliver meaningful results. Fiscal responsibility is more than balancing budgets. It’s about making smart investments that improve people’s lives while protecting Connecticut’s long-term financial stability.
Housing requires that same practical approach. Residents who want to downsize should have appealing options that allow them to stay near friends and family, while smaller homes can also give young adults a chance to establish roots in our communities.
We need housing policies that respond to local needs and give communities a meaningful role in shaping development. The people who know their towns best should have a voice in planning their future.
Transportation matters just as much. We need train service frequent enough for people to rely on, better connections and a serious look at expanding service northward. Giving more residents a practical alternative to driving could ease congestion on Route 7, connect people to jobs and support local businesses. Reliable transportation also gives us something we could all use more of: time.
As technology reshapes our economy and our children’s lives, I want Connecticut to be ready. That means protecting privacy, supporting responsible innovation and helping students and businesses take advantage of new opportunities. We can embrace progress while making sure people benefit from it.
Some of the most meaningful work I do happens one problem at a time: helping a resident navigate a state agency, resolving a concern about benefits or bringing residents and officials together over disruptions from Route 106 construction and the bridge closures.
Those conversations reveal the gap between what government intends and what people actually experience. Closing that gap matters. It’s how we make government work better and earn your confidence.
Although I’m unopposed this November, I’m out in our community every day, listening and asking for your vote. Earning your confidence matters just as much when there’s no opponent on the ballot.
I welcome your questions, ideas and concerns, even when we disagree. Good ideas don’t belong to one party or one person, and finding solutions means working with anyone willing to help.
We have wonderful communities worth investing in and a future to shape. I’ll keep working to make sure the decisions we make in Hartford help our towns remain places where people can build a life, find opportunity and want to stay for generations to come.
