A familiar political border battle is taking shape as Stamford Board of Representatives member Amiel Goldberg launches a challenge against Republican incumbent Tina Courpas for the 149th House District.

The Nov. 3 general election will decide the seat, which includes Greenwich voters in RTM Districts 10, 11, 7 and 4, along with parts of Stamford. The district has changed party control three times in the past four election cycles.

Courpas won the seat in 2024, defeating Democratic incumbent Rachel Khanna by 496 votes out of 13,752 cast. With both parties’ August 2026 primaries canceled, Goldberg and Courpas will advance directly to the general election.

Who is Amiel Goldberg?

Goldberg, a Westover resident, has lived in Stamford since 2007 and spent nearly two decades in financial services, including positions at UBS and GE Asset Management. He currently describes himself as mostly retired.

As a member of Stamford’s Board of Representatives, Goldberg said he represents a politically mixed district and has focused on affordability and constituent services.

He said Greenwich and Stamford share close ties through the economy, transportation and community organizations.

“The most important thing I learned on the Board of Representatives wasn't so much the legislative process as it was making government work for constituents,” Goldberg told the Greenwich Free Press.

Goldberg targets Courpas’ Hartford record

Goldberg is making Courpas’ voting record in Hartford a central issue in the campaign.

He criticized her opposition to several bills that became law, including a gun safety measure targeting weapons that can be converted to automatic fire and a vaccine access bill. He also pointed to her vote against a homeschooling oversight proposal.

During committee discussions on the homeschooling bill, Courpas said some parents were pulling children from public schools because they did not feel their children were safe, according to Greenwich Time. She argued the legislation would limit families’ options.

Courpas’ campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

Campaign and election timeline

Goldberg is seeking funding through Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program, which provides public financing to qualifying candidates. To qualify, he must collect $6,700 in small donations from at least 150 district residents.

The deadline to apply for a general election grant of up to $38,575 is Aug. 24, 2026, according to the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. No debates have been announced.