John Andrew Kissel is an American politician. Kissel, a Republican, has been a state senator from Connecticut since 1993.

Kissel, a resident of Enfield, represents East Granby, Enfield, Granby, Somers, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks in the Connecticut Senate.

Kissel was born Worcester, Massachusetts and raised in Windsor. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Western New England College School of Law.

Kissel is currently employed as a corporate attorney for Eversource, an energy company serving much of Connecticut.

Kissel is a noted opponent of the legalization of marijuana, and has voted against legislation that would legalize the consumption or production of marijuana in Connecticut.

In May 2021, Kissel was the sole Nay vote on a bill to end prison gerrymandering in Connecticut. Kissel's district contains many of the largest prisons in Connecticut, and thus would need to expand if the bill is ultimately implemented.

• Connecticut Senate

• John Kissel official website
• Connecticut General Assembly - John Kissel bills introduced
• Project Vote Smart - Representative John Kissel (CT) profile
• Follow the Money - John A Kissel
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Connecticut State Senate
Preceded by Cornelius O'Leary	Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 7th district 1993–present	Incumbent