Avon Democrat to Challenge Rep. Tim LeGeyt, R-17

An Avon Democrat plans on challenging State Rep. Tim LeGeyt, R-17, in the 2012 election.

The name will not be revealed until Tuesday evening at the local Democratic convention for Avon and Canton representation in the state House of Representatives, according to Avon Democratic Town Committee Chairman Daryl Worobow.

Canton resident Dan Seger, 52, plans on running against incumbent State Sen. Kevin Witkos for the Eighth District seat. Houston Putnam Lowry, 56, of Avon, but had not filed paperwork regarding his candidacy with State Elections Enforcement Commission as of Friday. Witkos secured the Republican endorsement for his current seat on Monday.

The state Senate convention is scheduled for Monday and the 17th District one will follow on Tuesday. Both will be held at the Canton Community Center at 7 p.m. Avon is sending seven delegates.

At this time, no Avon Democrat will challenge State Rep. Brian Becker, D-19, whose . He also has Farmington and West Hartford constituents. Avon is sending three delegates to the 19th District convention, which will be held Tuesday at West Hartford Town Hall, Worobow wrote in an email to Patch.

The 2012 State GOP Convention is currently underway. The Democrats had theirs earlier this week, endorsing Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate and Chris Donovan for Murphy's Fifth District U.S. Congress seat.

"I am a long-term supporter of Congressman Murphy, backing him since before he went to Congress!" Worobow said. "I believe he is the perfect candidate due to his ability to attract independent voters throughout the 5th District and now throughout the State of Connecticut. He also is a tireless campaigner."

Despite party endorsements for Congress and Senate, there will be primaries in August.

"There will be a three way primary in the 5th Congressional District, even though Speaker Donovan has the endorsement of the party. I do think it is a shame we have this primary only because it dilutes our financial resources!" Worobow said. "Whoever wins the primary, needs to be able to attract independent voters if they hope to win the general election."

Bipartisanship is one trait that will be very important in the Fifth District race, according to Worobow.

"Avon Dems want a candidate who can bridge the aisle with Republicans and can work on our fiscal issues, both from a budgetary factor and some needed revenue generation," Worobow said.