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Coverage dated November 11, 2026

House speaker says he will stay in his post — not be appointed UConn president

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State Rep. Matt Ritter, the Democratic House speaker, told News 8 on Wednesday afternoon that he will serve his upcoming legislative term — seemingly putting an end to weeks of speculation that he might be appointed interim president of the University of Connecticut.

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  1. WTNH New Haven

    House speaker says he will stay in his post — not be appointed UConn president (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State Rep. Matt Ritter, the Democratic House speaker, told News 8 on Wednesday afternoon that he will serve his upcoming legislative term — seemingly putting an end to weeks of speculation that he might be appointed interim president of the University of Connecticut.

  2. CT Mirror

    Matt Ritter won’t seek UConn presidency; to remain House speaker (opens CT Mirror)

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    House Speaker Matt Ritter said he will remain in his legislative post and hinted that Radenka Maric will continue as UConn's president.

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