Born and raised here in Eastern Connecticut, Ellen Paul is the voice we need to defend our future. A former aide to Congressman Joe Courtney, Ellen currently serves as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Library Consortium, where she fights everyday to defend American values against censorship and attack. Ellen is proudly raising two daughters, both in public school, with her husband, Steve. She’s running to secure a future where they, and all our kids, can grow up free and safe.