At the State Capitol, Rep. Larry Pemberton Jr. (D) is sworn into the Connecticut General Assembly representing the 139th District on Wednesday.

The Norwich native is the first Native American to hold this position.

Pemberton Jr. was elected in a special election due to the death of previous Rep. Kevin Ryan.

State leaders and members of Connecticut's tribal communities were in attendance.

Pemberton Jr. says he’s “looking forward to doing work for the district.”