| State senate | Connecticut State |
|---|---|
| District | 3rd |
| Term start | January 9, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Tim Larson |
| Birth date | 5 October 1967 (age 58) |
| Birth place | Pakistan |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Aga Khan University (MD) Yale University (MPH) |
| Website | saudanwar.com |
M. Saud Anwar (born October 5, 1967) is an American physician and politician who serves as a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing the 3rd District.[1] The district includes the towns of East Hartford, South Windsor, East Windsor, and Ellington. A member of the Democratic Party, Anwar was previously the mayor of South Windsor, Connecticut from 2013 to 2015, as well as 2017 to 2019.[2] A pulmonary physician by profession,[3] he is a graduate of Yale University and Aga Khan University. He has two children.[4]
He currently serves as deputy president pro tempore of the Senate and co-chairs the Public Health Committee along with Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey. Additionally he is a vice chair of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee and a member of the Appropriations, Housing, and Human Services committees.[5]
References
- ^ "About Senator Anwar". www.senatedems.ct.gov. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Saud Anwar | Town of South Windsor CT". www.southwindsor-ct.gov. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Haar, Dan (March 25, 2020). "Haar: Simple ventilator hack could save lives". Connecticut Magazine. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "About Senator Anwar - Bios and Committees". CT State Senate Democrats. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Saud Anwar". Connecticut Senate Democrats