Amanda Webster
Amanda Webster (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 62. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Webster completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Webster cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent William Simanski defeated Amanda Webster in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 62 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | William Simanski (R) | 56.9 | 7,144 | |
Amanda Webster (D) ![]() | 43.1 | 5,417 |
Total votes: 12,561 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Amanda Webster participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Amanda Webster's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
“ | My top three priorities are to tackle our state's economy, to work to create a better deal for our senior citizens, and to champion the towns of Granby, New Hartford, Barkhamsted, and Hartland.[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
“ | I am passionate about the issues that impact residents in their everyday lives. I am a champion for public education and policy that elevates educational equity across our state, serving on the Granby Board of Education's Equity Task Force. Additionally, environmental policy that impacts our beautiful land is an important issue for myself and for the members in my district.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Amanda Webster answered the following:
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ | I have overcome various obstacles throughout my life which have made me both a strong and persistent candidate. As an experienced collaborator who understands the importance of strong relationships and strives to connect with everyone, I truly care about each individual and their unique perspective, life story, and experiences. My passion is what has led me to become a leader in organized advocacy and a fighter for fundamental rights.[4] | ” |
“ | My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, seeing as it truly represents everyone in our country, which is a beautiful reason to commemorate the occasion, as well as a chance for families to come together.[4] | ” |
“ | I recognize that collaboration is key, thus, I believe that strong work relationships help to pass strong laws which establish powerful communities. I am tremendously proud of my blossoming relationships with hard-working, persevering people who impact change at the Capitol.[4] | ” |
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Connecticut House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Amanda Webster's responses," August 9, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.