Ruth Fortune
Democratic · CT · Member, Hartford Board of Education
Ruth Fortune is an attorney, mother, wife and daughter who began her journey in the U.S. as an undocumented child. She campaigns for an economy that works for everyone, quality public education, and a democracy that respects constitutional rights.
Where Ruth Fortune stands, based on their records
Supports
Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Testified to Connecticut lawmakers in support of House Bill 7277, a special education bill, arguing it would send more money to the neediest schools and set one statewide rate schedule for special education services. She spoke as a Hartford Board of Education member and a parent, and said Hartford spends nearly 40 percent of its yearly budget sending students with special needs to outside placements.
April 17, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cga.ct.gov · researched August 6, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Testified to Connecticut lawmakers in support of House Bill 7277, a special education bill, arguing it would send more money to the neediest schools and set one statewide rate schedule for special education services. She spoke as a Hartford Board of Education member and a parent, and said Hartford spends nearly 40 percent of its yearly budget sending students with special needs to outside placements.
April 17, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: cga.ct.gov · researched August 6, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was appointed to the Hartford Board of Education by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, one of five appointees the mayor chose for their financial experience.
May 8, 2024
Source: ctpublic.org · researched August 6, 2026
Past race Ruth Fortune ran in:
- United States Representative · August 11, 2026 · Congressional District 1 (119th Congress), Connecticut
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.