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Alex Kasser
Alex Kasser (Democratic Party) (formerly Alexandra Bergstein) was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 36. She assumed office on January 9, 2019. She left office on June 22, 2021.
Kasser (Democratic Party) (formerly Alexandra Bergstein) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 36. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Kasser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
On June 22, 2021, Kasser announced her resignation from the Connecticut State Senate, effective immediately. She cited her ongoing divorce proceedings as the reason for her resignation.[1]
Biography
Alex Kasser was born in Chicago, Illinois. She obtained a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in 1988, a J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1993, and a master's degree from Yale University in 2014. After graduation, she worked as a corporate law attorney for Skadden Arps, an international law firm. She is the former chair of Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center, founder of The Parity Partnership, and former director of Greening Our Children.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Kasser was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
- Banking Committee, Co-Chair
- Public Health Committee, Member
- Environment Committee, Member
2019-2020
Kasser was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
- Banking Committee, Co-Chair
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee
Elections
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 36
Incumbent Alex Kasser defeated Ryan Fazio in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 36 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alex Kasser (D)  | 51.4 | 29,137 |
 | Ryan Fazio (R) | 48.6 | 27,575 | |
| Total votes: 56,712 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alex Kasser advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 36.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ryan Fazio advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 36.
Endorsements
To view Kasser's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 36
Alex Kasser defeated incumbent Scott Frantz and Megan Cassano in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alex Kasser (D) | 50.4 | 22,261 |
 | Scott Frantz (R) | 49.0 | 21,645 | |
| Megan Cassano (G) | 0.5 | 238 | ||
| Total votes: 44,144 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Alex Kasser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kasser's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- State legislatures are the firewall when our rights are under attack federally. State legislatures are where we can secure our right to vote, access healthcare, protect our environment, fund our schools and prevent gun violence. State legislatures are where we can make progress and move forward!
- We don't have to choose between defending the economy and our values. We can and should have both.
- As Americans, we have the power to determine our collective future. We have the power to defend our democracy and make it a true democracy, in which everyone is represented and heard. That's what I work towards - true democracy and true equality. A nation that is inclusive, diverse, collaborative and brave. A nation where we stand up for one another and are not divided.
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Scorecards
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2021
In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2020
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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Personal
Kasser was previously known as Alexandra Bergstein. She legally changed her last name back to her maiden name on February 27, 2020, due to a divorce.[4]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut State Senate District 36 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Hartford Courant, "State Sen. Alex Kasser resigns and says she is leaving Greenwich because of stress from long-running divorce case," June 22, 2021
- ↑ Connecticut State Senate, “State Senator Alex Bergstein” accessed October 14, 2019
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 2, 2020
- ↑ CT Post, "Sen. Alex Bergstein is now Alex Mochary Kasser," February 27, 2020
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| Preceded by Scott Frantz (R) |
Connecticut State Senate District 36 2019–2021 |
Succeeded by NA |
