sentences:  Terry Backer was first elected as "Terrance E. Backer" to represent the 121st Connecticut General Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives, located in Stratford, Connecticut, on November 3, 1992, defeating Kevin C. Kelly 4,470 votes to 3,981.He was re-elected on November 4, 2014 and served continuously until his death during his 12th term on December 14, 2015 .