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Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller
Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 77. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Rasmussen-Tuller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller was born in Bristol, Connecticut. He earned a bachelor's degree from Post University in 2021. Rasmussen-Tuller's career experience includes working as a real estate broker and as a manufacturing manager. He has served as a member with the Bristol Economic and Community Development Board.[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77
Incumbent Cara Pavalock-D'Amato defeated Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R / Independent Party) | 50.5 | 5,015 |
 | Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller (D / Working Families Party)  | 49.5 | 4,916 | |
| Total votes: 9,931 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cara Pavalock-D'Amato advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77
Incumbent Cara Pavalock-D'Amato defeated Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R / Independent Party) | 52.9 | 6,509 |
| Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller (D) | 47.1 | 5,788 | |
| Total votes: 12,297 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cara Pavalock-D'Amato advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 77.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rasmussen-Tuller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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With a background in retail and manufacturing management along with my experience in the community as a local Realtor, I understand the needs of the people and will strive to balance what’s in the best interest of all. I currently serve on the Economic and Community Development Board for the City of Bristol since being appointed in December 2019.
I attended Bristol Public Schools, received my Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Post University and I am currently attending Quinnipiac University for my Masters of Business Administration. I understand the challenges of working full-time, raising a family and pursuing a degree.
My goal in becoming the 77th District Representative is to bring forward the concerns of the community, support local government and bring a fresh perspective that aligns with the best interests of all constituents in the City of Bristol, all while taking a bipartisan stance on issues.- I support a woman’s right to choose.
- I will work across the aisle to ensure laws and protections are put in place to support a healthy and affordable Connecticut.
- Integrity matters. Not just in our elected officials, but in our everyday lives. I will be your Representative that you can count on at the Capitol.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
2020
Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rasmussen-Tuller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I attended Bristol Public Schools and am currently attending Post University to complete my Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management. I understand the challenges of working full-time, raising a family and pursuing a degree.
My goal in becoming the 77th District Representative is to bring forward the concerns of the community, support local government and bring a fresh perspective that aligns with the best interests of all constituents in the City of Bristol all while taking a bipartisan stance on issues.- Educational Funding
- Healthcare
- Economic Development
Currently, the Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) grant program exists in Connecticut and bases contributions to public elementary and secondary education on the income of a town's residents and the town's property tax base. This is a good attempt at providing equity in quality of education among the variety of income levels in different towns across Connecticut. It is apparent the system is not structured properly to provide adequate funding to the low-income communities in our state. We must revise this program to allow additional funds to the communities that need it most.
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that changes are needed. Smaller class sizes, additional teachers, remote learning, electronics, etc. all come at a cost. We must ensure funding is provided to allow for all students and teachers to manage the new normal of the classroom, including remote learning and access not only to the hardware needed but also services such as WiFi, even in the most poverty-struck areas.
I will work with Bristol's Board of Education to determine our needs from the State and with my fellow Legislators at the State level to enact change to the ECS program to assist in meeting those needs.
Healthcare
I believe in a fair wage for a fair day's work, that people are more important than corporations, and that workers deserve protections from policies that privilege profit over what we all know is right.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
