Carolann Reid Takes Connecticut's 21st Senate Seat from Incumbent Jason Perillo
The Stratford social worker defeated the CPA in a district held by Republicans for roughly 60 years, ending his first full term bid.
By Elena Perry ·
The political balance in a Connecticut state Senate district shifted Tuesday night. Democrat Carolann Reid defeated incumbent Republican Jason Perillo in the 21st District. Unofficial results posted at 1 a.m. Wednesday on the Secretary of State’s website confirmed the outcome.
Reid, a resident of Stratford, secured 21,406 votes. Perillo, a lifelong Shelton resident, received 20,676 votes. The district includes Shelton and parts of Monroe, Seymour, and Stratford. It has been controlled by Republicans for approximately six decades.
Perillo won a special election in February 2025 to fill the seat. He was running for his first full term. His legislative career began in 2007 when he was elected to the state House of Representatives. He served the 113th District before moving to the Senate.
Reid brings a professional background in social work. She earned a master’s degree from Fordham University. She spent 20 years in that field and currently works as a project director at Career Resources in Bridgeport.
Perillo is a certified public accountant with a career in healthcare administration. He serves as the executive director of the American Trauma Society. Following the tally, he texted Reid to congratulate her on the victory.
