A former state lawmaker is looking to retake her old seat.  Toni Boucher has announced her candidacy for the open 26th state Senate District, which includes Redding, Ridgefield and Wilton.  The Republican served as state senator from 2008 to early 2019, losing the 2018 election to Democrat Will Haskell who opted not to seek reelection in November. Prior to being a state Senator, Boucher served as state representative from 1997 to 2008, as a State Board of Education member, a local Board of Education chair and a Selectman. Outside of the General Assembly, Boucher is a marketing and investment executive.   Boucher was twice named “Environmental Champion” by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters and named “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance 7 times.