Betty Hudson

Betty Hudson
Member of the Connecticut Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
1975–1979
Preceded byPhilip Costello
Succeeded byFrederick Knous
Personal details
BornBetty Bagi
(1931-03-05)March 5, 1931
Port Chester, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 2016(2016-10-09) (aged 85)
North Branford, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Donald Hudson
​
(separated)​
Children2
EducationMichigan State University

Betty Hudson (née Bagi; March 5, 1931 – October 9, 2016) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut State Senate from 1975 to 1979, representing the 33rd district as a Democrat.

Personal life

Hudson was born on March 5, 1931, in Port Chester, New York. She had an identical twin sister, Marie. She graduated from Stamford High School and Michigan State University.[1]

Hudson was married to Donald Hudson, with whom she moved to Connecticut and had two children. The couple later separated, and Hudson moved to Simsbury with a friend,[1] where she became involved in community issues, including the construction of a park adjacent to the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge. Hudson sold her house to the town of Simsbury in 2014, and the property was demolished to make way for the park.[2][3]

Hudson died on October 9, 2016, in North Branford, Connecticut. She was 85.[1]

Political career

Hudson was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1974, and she served two terms representing the 33rd district as a Democrat. She did not run for reelection in 1978 and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Frederick Knous.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Betty Hudson Obituary". Hartford Courant. October 13, 2016. Archived from the original on May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Simsbury Receives FEMA Grant For First Stage Of Flower Bridge Park". Hartford Courant. September 15, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Brindley, Emily (November 27, 2019). "Simsbury's flower bridge reopens, new park debuts after months of construction". Hartford Courant. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Betty Hudson". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Senate District 33 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
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