John Fonfara

John W. Fonfara (born December 1, 1955) is an American politician serving in the Connecticut State Senate since 1997, representing the 1st district, comprising parts of Hartford and Wethersfield. A member of the Democratic Party, he is serving in his 13th-term in the State Senate, and is the chair of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.

Prior to being elected to the State Senate, he represented the 6th district in the State House.

Career Fonfara served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1997. Elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1996, he also serves as deputy majority leader. His district includes Hartford and Wethersfield. Since 2017, Fonfara has served as co-chair of the Senate Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, which manages Connecticut's budget. In 2019, Fonfara proposed legislation that would establish a state commission to fund toll roads. Fonfara also serves as vice chair of the Senate General Law Committee.

On January 9, 2023, Fonfara announced his candidacy in the Hartford mayoral election, vying to succeed the retiring Luke Bronin. He lost the primary election to Arunan Arulampalam.