Franklin G. Welles
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Franklin G. Welles | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1961–1967 | |
| Preceded by | David J. Dickson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Repko |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican Party (United States) |
Franklin G. Welles was an American politician who served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district from 1961 to 1967. He was a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Welles was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in the 1960 general election, defeating incumbent David J. Dickson Jr. with 15,313 votes (51.3 percent). He was re-elected in 1962, defeating Edward A. Cormier with 14,159 votes (52.0 percent).[2][3]
Before serving in the Senate, Welles was elected as a state representative from Vernon in 1956. He also ran for the 35th district Senate seat in 1958, but lost to Dickson.[4]
A district history listing identifies Welles's home as Talcottville and records him as the senator for the 35th district from 1961 to 1967.[5]
