A Democrat has announced her intention to run for a state legislative seat in Newtown. Rebekah Harriman-Stites plans to seek the party's nomination for the 106th state House position. She ran two years ago against Republican incumbent Mitch Bolinsky, who is again seeking reelection. Harriman-Stites is on the Newtown Board of Education, and is a business owner, non-profit advocate, and community organizer. She served as vice chair of the Board of Ed, chair of the Policy Committee, and as a member of the District Safety and Security Committee.