Ann Bonney
Ann Bonney (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 53. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Bonney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ann Bonney earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a graduate degree from Iowa State University. Her career experience includes serving as the director of Credit-Free Programs at Manchester Community College, the executive director/senior director for Children’s Mental Health at the Connecticut Association of Mental Health Clinics for Children, the manager of Special Projects at the Connecticut Children’s Health Project, the Youth Violence Prevention Project Manager at the Manchester Town Health Department, and various positions at Manchester Memorial/Eastern CT Health Network.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Tammy Nuccio defeated Ann Bonney in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 53 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tammy Nuccio (R / Independent Party) | 56.8 | 8,036 |
 | Ann Bonney (D / Working Families Party)  | 43.2 | 6,118 | |
| Total votes: 14,154 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ann Bonney advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 53.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tammy Nuccio advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 53.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bonney in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ann Bonney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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At ECHN, Ann supervised 4 departments: Child Life; Employee Child Care Center; Family Birthing Center renovation and marketing; and Parenting Education and Child Abuse Prevention. She was given the "Child Advocate" award by the community Child Protection Team. Ann co-developed the YWCA Time Out for Parents program that was recognized as a national model program by the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Ann, as Exec Director of the CT Assoc of Mental Health Clinics for Children, worked on complex Medicaid managed care issues and lobbied for health and mental health care for all.
During her 14 years at Manchester Community College, Ann directed the Credit Free Programs in Continuing Ed. She was also liaison to the MCC Organization of Active Adults, with over 2000 members. From MCC, she earned the "Diversity Champion" award.
Ann's parents and late husband were small business owners, so she understands the challenges our Main Streets are facing. She helped to establish the Work_Space in Manchester, a co-working facility for artists and entrepreneurs.
Ann holds a Master's Degree from lowa State University and a Bachelor's from Cornell University, both with Honors. She has a large, loving family and 8 grandkids. Ann enjoys hiking the trails with her pup Teddy, skis every winter, and sails during the summer.- Ann will work to fully fund early childhood education, secondary education, and higher education—both universities and community colleges. Provide not only for students and educators, but for facilities, research, community education, and workplace training, too.
- Ann will work to cut costs for her constituents.
Work with other legislators and industry leaders to aggressively reduce the crippling cost of electric energy in CT.
Cut taxes, fix the burden of the cliff on pension tax, and create tax deferral programs for seniors who want to enjoy retirement in place. Support small businesses with grants, loans and tax incentives to be successful.
Make technology training available for all residents, support businesses as they incorporate technology to improve their operations, and provide career training to provide qualified employees for local business growth. Regulate internet providers as a utility to lower cost and improve service and responsiveness to customers. - Ann will support Women’s Right to Choose and Healthcare - Ensure broad access to both physical and mental healthcare in our communities while expanding access to affordable health insurance. Offer tax incentives to businesses to incentivize and assist in the transition to employer-sponsored health insurance. Safe Communities - Make drinking water safe from radon, salts, lead, PFAS and other forever chemicals. Ensure schools, workplaces and communities are safe from bullying, discrimination, sexual violence, cyber threats, unsafe products, and climate change. Fight for common sense gun regulations. Fair Wages and Respectful Workplaces - Ensure every employee has the opportunity to work with dignity and plan for a rewarding retirement.
Energetic innovator with expertise in planning, organizing, implementing and directing effective programs.
Proven track record in grant procurement, training, program evaluation and management.
mental health needs while supporting our police, first responders and care providers.
Planned Parenthood
AFL-CIO
CT State Building Trades
Reproductive Equity Now
The International Union of Operating Engineers
CSEA/SEIU
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2024
