Politics & Government

Tim Ackert, Republican Candidate for State Representative in the 8th Assembly District

Ackert has been serving Columbia, Coventry and Vernon in the 8th District, which will soon include a portion of Tolland, due to redistricting.

General Information

Name : Mr. Tim Ackert
Age : 49
Place of residence : 67 Deer Hill Lane, Coventry, CT

Military service

Has served in the military: Yes
Rank : United States Air Force Senior Airman
Date when discharged from duty : 28 July 1985

Employment Information

Job titles held : Electrical Contractor, Instructor, State Legislator
Employers : Ackert Electric, LLC, IEC New England, State of Connecticut

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Political Information

Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: State office
Running for position: 8th District State Representative
Chamber/district: 8th District
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 02 November 2010
Previous elective offices : Coventry Zoning Board of Appeals
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : State Legislator 2006 State Legislator 2008

Party HQ

Address 1265 Main Street
Coventry
CT
6238

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Campaign Manager

Name : Jeffrey Shorts
Title : Manager/Treasurer

URLs

Website : Ackertforthe8th.com
Youtube : Tim Ackert

Other facts

I am happily married to my wife Teddie of 28 years. We have a daughter and son. Taylor our daughter is a graduate of Eastern and UConn and is a 6th grade math teacher. Travis our son is a graduate of Manchester Community College and is an electrical apprentice. I am honored to serve Coventry, Columbia and Vernon as their state representative and look forward to serving the town of Tolland next session.


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