Connecticut State Senator Tony Hwang has launched a campaign to become Fairfield’s first selectman. First, he’ll need to collect signatures to force a special election.

The Connecticut Lottery player was one of eight Powerball players across the nation to win a prize totaling over $100,000 following the drawing, according to Powerball. The player initially won $50,000, and $50,000 was added to their winnings due to a Power Play. The odds of winning were one in over 913,000, according to the Powerball odds page.

Tony Hwang, a Republican, currently serves as state senator for the 28th District, which includes Fairfield as well as Bethel, Easton and Newtown.

The Fairfield National Little League team is one win away from the U.S. championship game at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Friday night, the fifth inning was