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Kevin Sullivan (politician)

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By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kevin B. Sullivan is an American Democratic politician from Connecticut. He served as the 106th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2007 and previously represented the state in the Connecticut Senate, where he became president pro tempore. He later served as Connecticut’s commissioner of revenue services and as a 2024 presidential elector pledged to Kamala Harris.

Early political career

Sullivan entered state politics through the Connecticut State Senate after being elected in 1986. He rose to become president pro tempore, one of the chamber’s top leadership positions.

Lieutenant governor of Connecticut

Sullivan served as Connecticut’s 106th lieutenant governor from 2004 to 2007. This placed him among the state’s highest elected officials during the administration in office at that time.

Later public service

After leaving the lieutenant governorship, Sullivan continued in public administration. In 2011 he was appointed commissioner of revenue services by Governor Dannel Malloy.

Other roles

Sullivan also held leadership responsibilities beyond Connecticut state government, including serving as president of the national Federation of Tax Administrators. He was later listed as a 2024 presidential elector pledged to Kamala Harris.

Key facts

  • Sullivan was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1986.
  • He served as Senate President Pro Tempore from 1997 to 2004.
  • He was Connecticut’s 106th lieutenant governor from 2004 to 2007.
  • In 2011, Governor Dannel Malloy appointed him commissioner of revenue services.
  • He was a 2024 presidential elector pledged to vote for Kamala Harris.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Sullivan in Connecticut politics?
He is a Democratic politician who served as Connecticut’s 106th lieutenant governor from 2004 to 2007 and earlier led the state Senate as president pro tempore.
When was Kevin Sullivan born?
He was born on August 20, 1949.
What offices did Kevin Sullivan hold?
He served in the Connecticut Senate, as Senate president pro tempore, as lieutenant governor, and later as commissioner of revenue services.
What party does Kevin Sullivan belong to?
He is identified as a Democrat.
Was Kevin Sullivan involved in the 2024 election?
Yes. He was listed as a 2024 presidential elector pledged to vote for Kamala Harris.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Sullivan_(politician)
    Supports: Birth date, party, Connecticut Senate service, president pro tempore role, lieutenant governorship, commissioner appointment, Federation of Tax Administrators leadership, and 2024 elector role.