Themis Klarides | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence F. Cafero |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Candelora |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 114th district | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ellen Scalettar |
| Succeeded by | Mary Welander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1965 Seymour, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Gregory Butler (m. 2020) |
| Relatives | Nicole Klarides-Ditria (sister) |
| Education | Trinity College (BA) Quinnipiac University (JD) |
Themis Klarides (born August 3, 1965) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Connecticut. She served in the Connecticut House of Representatives, serving as House Minority Leader from 2015 through 2021. In that position, she was the highest ranking woman in the legislature. She was also the first woman to lead Republican members in the House of Representatives.[1]