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From Communist Oppression to Champion of American Freedom

1967

Born in Communist Albania

Peter Lumaj’s extraordinary journey from communist Albania to a life of opportunity in the United States is a testament to resilience, courage, and a profound belief in freedom. Born in 1967, Peter grew up under one of the most oppressive regimes in Eastern Europe, where religion was outlawed, personal freedoms were crushed, and dissent was met with imprisonment or execution. His family practiced their Christian faith in secret, a dangerous act of defiance that instilled in Peter a deep respect for sacrifice and conviction.

From Communist Oppression to Champion of American Freedom

1989

Escaped to America

In 1989, after being arrested and tortured for participating in anti-government protests, Peter made a daring escape with his brothers. They crossed treacherous mountain terrain and spent months in refugee camps before finding sanctuary in the United States.
Once in America, Peter embraced the values he had long admired. He worked as a porter and doorman while learning English and pursuing his education. He graduated cum laude from the City University of New York with a degree in Political Science, obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Wolverhampton, London, UK, and later earned his Master of Laws (LLM) from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

From Communist Oppression to Champion of American Freedom

1990 to 2008

Worked as a doorman, studied Political Science & Law, Joined DC Court of Appeals

During law school, he worked as a fraud investigator for the Giuliani Administration, further honing his dedication to justice and equality. He has been a member of the DC Court of Appeals since 2008.

Today, Peter is a successful attorney and Real Estate Developer, living in Fairfield, Connecticut, with his wife Mary and their three children. He remains deeply committed to safeguarding the freedoms that inspired his escape.

From Communist Oppression to Champion of American Freedom

2008 to 2022

Republican Nominee for CT Senate Race

Peter ran for statewide office in Connecticut, seeking the Republican nomination for United States Senate, Governor, and Secretary of the State in 2014 when he was selected to be the Republican nominee for Connecticut, delivering one of the closest statewide races in recent history.

From Communist Oppression to Champion of American Freedom

Today

Fighting for Liberty and Justice

Peter’s story is a powerful reminder of the value of liberty and the resilience of the human spirit. His life’s work is driven by a passion to ensure future generations can enjoy the freedoms he risked everything to achieve.
Peter has appeared on Fox News, Newsmax, i24News, CNN, Sky News, and many other news media outlets defending the Trump administration and America’s Exceptionalism.

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State Senator Steve Harding

Republican Senate leader

State Senator Rob Sampson

Senior Deputy Republican Leader

Selim Noujaim

Former State Representative (Waterbury)

John Morris

State Central Member 30th District

Kathy Hoyt

State Central Member 17th District

Gino DiGiovanni

State Central Member 17th District

Danny Gentile

State Central Member 31st District

Michael Meadows

Sprague Republican Town Committee Chairman

Juliana Simone

Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee Chairman

Ed Cady

Roxbury Republican Town Committee Chairman

Jeff Caggiano

Mayor of Bristol

Joe Kilduff

Mayor of Plymouth

Manny A. Santos

Former Mayor of Meriden and 2018 candidate for Congress

Dominic Rapini

2022 Republican Secretary of the State candidate

Bethel Republican Town Committee

Bethel Republican Town Committee

Scott Veley

STATE CENTRAL MEMBER 6TH DISTRICT

Peter Lumaj