Town Attorney Owen Weaver Announces Republican Bid for 14th Senate District

Attorney Owen T. Weaver, a well accomplished municipal attorney, civil litigator, and a proven local leader, today announced his candidacy to become the Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 14th State Senate District, seeking to bring his legal experience, local roots, and record of civic involvement to the Connecticut General Assembly.

Weaver, a native of Orange and its current Town Attorney, said his campaign will focus on supporting policies that will make Connecticut more affordable, strengthening municipalities, and ensuring state government understands the real-world impact of its decisions on towns and taxpayers.

 “I have spent my career working with local governments, residents, and businesses to solve complex problems,” Weaver said. “I’m running for the State Senate because our communities need practical and balanced leadership, thoughtful advocacy, and someone who understands the real world impact state policy has on our towns and citizens. For over a decade, the leadership in Hartford has been passing policies that have only driven the cost of living and taxes up for the residents of Milford, Orange, West Haven and Woodbridge.”

Weaver is currently a partner at the law firm of Zabel Schellenberg, PLLC, where he represents several municipalities throughout the State, including Orange.

In addition to his legal career, Weaver has long been active in civic and nonprofit organizations that support economic development and youth programs. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys, the Amity Chamber of Commerce, and the Orange Economic Development Corporation.

He is also President of the Board of Amity Youth Lacrosse, Inc., where he coaches and mentors young athletes, reflecting a longstanding connection to Amity athletics dating back to his time as a member of the high school’s first varsity lacrosse team and co-captain his senior year.

“These organizations represent the backbone of our community, volunteers, parents, and local leaders working together,” Weaver said. “That collaborative spirit is exactly what we need more of in Hartford.”

Weaver graduated from Ursinus College, where he met his wife, before both pursued graduate degrees in Boston. His wife later earned her Ph.D. from Boston University and now works as an engineer developing medical technology.

Weaver and his wife began their professional careers in New Jersey. While living in New Jersey, Weaver served on local government boards, including his town’s historic preservation commission and zoning board. The family returned to Orange in 2021 to raise their three sons in the community where Weaver was born and raised.

A deeply personal experience also shaped his decision to run. His oldest son, Logan, lives with Type 1 diabetes and was selected as one of only two Connecticut delegates to Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress, where he advocated before Congress in Washington, D.C., for continued federal research funding.

“Watching my son stand up and advocate for himself and other children was a powerful reminder that government must listen to the people it serves,” Weaver said. “That experience strengthened my commitment to public service.”

Weaver added his campaign will focus on the following common sense solutions:

• Create a more affordable Connecticut by cutting burdensome taxes, providing property tax relief, and implementing no tax on tips and overtime.
• Reduce the cost of energy prices by eliminating the public benefits charge on your bill and support an all-of-the-above energy approach.
• Restore local control of zoning policies and protect the overdevelopment of our communities.
• Support small businesses by removing unnecessary regulations and taxes.
• Advocate for families navigating health, education, and youth-related challenges.
• Deliver practical, bipartisan solutions grounded in real-world experience.

“My career has been about helping communities navigate challenges and finding solutions,” Weaver added. “I want to bring that same problem-solving approach to the State Senate on behalf of the residents of the 14th District.”

For more information visit OWforSenate.com.