Connecticut Lieutenant Governor

Matthew Corey, well known to former Chairman Juliana Simone who retired as Chair in January of this year, says Corey is the best choice for the Fazio ticket, because Matt brings veteran and small business votes to Fazio, as well as name recognition from diligently run statewide federal campaigns. As someone older than Ryan, Corey also brings wisdom, stature, and outsider appeal as someone who wants to serve the public but is not a political insider. Amanda North, the new Chairman of the Barkhamsted RTC, agrees and gives her full support to Corey joining Fazio.

“During their years in office, these incumbents have demonstrated a genuine commitment to working alongside educators and standing up for Connecticut’s public schools. They have fought to protect critical federal funding by challenging actions that threatened our students, worked to safeguard the retirement security educators have earned, and consistently supported policies that strengthen public education. Their leadership has made a meaningful difference for educators, students, and communities across our state, and they have earned our endorsement for another term,” said Dias.

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Those unions announced their support of Democratic incumbents Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz at a news conference on Friday that was held at at the Teamsters Local 443 headquarters at 200 Wallace St.

Rocco Calo, the principal officer of Teamsters Local Union 1150, praised Lamont and Bysiewicz for passing pro-worker legislation.

Local 217 is proud to endorse Lamont for governor and Susan Bysiewicz for lieutenant governor, Stanley said, “because they have supported us as we grow, and because they understand that the trade union movement is a vital partner in overcoming our affordability crisis.”

Matthew McKinnon Corey was born January 11, 1964 in Hartford, CT, and is a lifelong resident of Manchester, CT. In 1951, Matt’s parents, Frederick Thomas Corey and Marie Jean Corey, came to Hartford for better job opportunities after Matt's father served in WWII.

Matt enlisted in the United States Navy in 1982. He was deployed to Beirut in 1983 and served in the Navy until 1987, receiving an Honorable Discharge.

Following his military service for our great country, Matt worked for the United States Postal Service and for the Teamsters. In 1990, Matt opened Advanced Services International, providing window cleaning services for several high rise buildings throughout Connecticut. Matt also owned and operated McKinnon's Pub in Hartford beginning in 2002. He now owns and operates The One Wood Pub at East Hartford Golf Course.

As a business owner and a resident, Matt understands how both action and inaction have impacted Connecticut's residents and business owners alike, whether in daily life, professional ventures or long term goals.