Vernon • District 56 • Connecticut

Putting Vernon families first.

Lifelong Vernon resident, former Town Council Member, proud father and innovation leader working to lower taxes, strengthen schools, and keep Vernon a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Andy Tedford with his family

Andy T for CT

Practical leadership for everyday concerns.

Andy is running to bring common-sense problem solving, fiscal responsibility, and a community-first approach to Hartford. His focus is simple: lower costs, strong opportunities for our children, and a Connecticut where families can stay and thrive.

Ready to serve

Local roots. Real experience. A practical voice for Vernon.

Andy brings together deep Vernon roots, local government service, and professional experience balancing operations, budgets, technology, and the needs of real people. He understands that good leadership means asking tough questions, respecting taxpayers, and turning complicated problems into practical results.

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Third-generation Vernon roots Andy is a third-generation Vernon resident, and he and Yuqi are raising the fourth generation of their family here.
Local service Former Town Council Member and former Chair of the Water Pollution Control Facility Committee.
Operations and finance experience Experience managing budgets, teams, complex projects, and competing priorities.

Priorities

Focused on what matters most.

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Lower Costs

Fight high electricity costs, junk taxes, and policies that make life harder for working families and seniors.

Strong Opportunities

Support strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and the next generation of opportunity for Vernon families.

Community First

Bring a responsive, accountable voice to Hartford that listens to residents and puts local needs first.

Get involved

Help build a stronger future for Vernon.

Every conversation, donation, and volunteer hour helps share Andy’s message with neighbors across District 56.