Aundre Bumgardner
Aundré Bumgardner is an American politician, a Democrat and formerly a member of the [United States United States Republican Party|Republican Party|Republican] party.
Family and early life
His father is African American and his mother is from Puerto Rico.Political career
Connecticut House of Representatives
Aundré served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, as a Republican, representing Connecticut's 41st assembly district in the General Assembly. Bumgardner was first elected in 2014 and was defeated in 2016. He was the youngest ever person elected to the House at the age of 20. Aundré was re-elected to the 41st district seat as a Democrat in 2022 defeating Republican Robert Boris in a landslide victory. His predecessor Joe de la Cruz had not sought reelection citing an inability to continue with the job for the salary offered to lawmakers.In 2024, Bumgardner was selected for the Energy & Environment Innovation Fellowship hosted by Future Caucus, a bipartisan cohort for legislators concerned with climate change, energy policy, and environmental justice.
On March 2nd, 2025, Bumgardner was and charged with driving under the influence. He was subsequently suspended from leadership and committee assignments.
Groton Town Council
In 2018, Bumgardner was appointed to a vacant seat on the Groton Town Council.In 2019, Bumgardner was re-elected to the Groton Town Council.
On February 15th, 2023, Bumgardner resigned from the Groton Town Council due to being elected as State Representative.