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Brandon Chafee
Brandon Chafee (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 33. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Chafee (Democratic Party, Independent Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 33. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Brandon Chafee was born in Middletown, Connecticut.[1] He earned a degree in civil engineering from Central Connecticut State University. Chafee's career experience includes working as a field engineer with Eversource.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Chafee was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment Committee
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Vice Chair
- Planning and Development Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Chafee was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee, Member
- Environment Committee, Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Member
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Brandon Chafee defeated Robert Hoggard and Christine Rebstock in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brandon Chafee (D / Independent Party) | 88.5 | 7,590 |
 | Robert Hoggard (We the People Party)  | 8.1 | 698 | |
 | Christine Rebstock (Independent) | 3.4 | 292 | |
| Total votes: 8,580 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brandon Chafee advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Chafee in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Brandon Chafee defeated Quatina Frazer in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Chafee (D / Independent Party) | 65.7 | 4,697 |
 | Quatina Frazer (R) | 34.3 | 2,455 | |
| Total votes: 7,152 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jon Pulino (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brandon Chafee advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jon Pulino advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33
Brandon Chafee defeated Linda Szynkowicz in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Chafee (D / Working Families Party) | 64.1 | 7,075 |
 | Linda Szynkowicz (R / Independent Party) | 35.9 | 3,959 | |
| Total votes: 11,034 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brandon Chafee advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Linda Szynkowicz advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brandon Chafee did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Brandon Chafee did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Brandon Chafee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chafee's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Brandon decided to run for office for the same reason he became an engineer, to help solve the big problems that face society. His goal is to help build an economy and government that works for us all, which will require long-term vision and planning. In the engineering world, decisions must be made in order to solve the problems of today, while withstanding the test of time. If something Brandon designs is not still safe and functional in fifty years, he sees that as a failure, and this is the mentality he will bring our state government.
- Connecticut has many longstanding structural problems that won't be solved over night. We need to new people with fresh ideas in order to solve these issues. As an engineer, Brandon analyzes and solves complex problems on a daily basis. He will bring an analytical approach and problem-solving experience to state government.
- Even though he is running for office, Brandon says he is an engineer and not a politician. Brandon is an independent thinker who will make decisions based on facts and data, not on political pressures.
- We must build an economy and government that works for us all. Working people in this state are struggling to get ahead due to high cost of living, inadequate job prospects, and a government that fails to solve the big problems. Our state can be the best place to live in the country if we start making sound investments in our infrastructure and solving our structural problems.
The coronavirus is testing our current healthcare system like never before. Hundreds of thousands of people in Connecticut are losing not just their jobs, but also their health insurance. We are seeing shortages of basic supplies and medications that put all of us at risk. We must create a system in which no one loses their health insurance due to job loss. We must also begin to produce and manufacture medical supplies, antibiotics, and prescription medications here in Connecticut instead of relying on foreign suppliers.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 16, 2020
- ↑ Brandon Chafee | Democrat for State House, "About Brandon," accessed December 29, 2020
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| Preceded by Joseph C. Serra (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 2021-Present |
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