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Colin Souney
Colin Souney (Green Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 86. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Souney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 86
Incumbent Vincent Candelora defeated Vincent Mase and Colin Souney in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 86 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vincent Candelora (R) | 62.3 | 6,796 |
| Vincent Mase (D) | 36.3 | 3,961 | ||
 | Colin Souney (G)  | 1.3 | 144 | |
| Total votes: 10,901 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Colin Souney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Souney's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Educate Children regarding social issues utilizing income earned through the legalization and taxation of Marijuana here in Connecticut. Increase funding into our healthcare and education programs. Work with partners to reduce the E Commerce control of small business local commerce.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Healthcare, education and helping our children to be aware of the proper choices in life and why.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Elizabeth Warren currently supports anti corruption legislation that I fully agree with. Also Bernie Sanders as well as Trump all offer a bit of knowledge and insight worth reviewing. If there were any 2 people in history worth reviewing for inspiration, I would say JFK and FDR are the most upstanding Politicians worth viewing in a light worthy of adornment.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, loyalty, the desire to honor an obligation and putting Service over self.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am personable and brutally honest to a fault. Growing up within the community I am running in, offers me insight to the issues it faces. Fighting against legislation in connecticut for years I have the confidence required to say NO to legislation and people who just dont make sense. No other Candidate in Connecticut today is more well connected to the working people of Connecticut, Im out every weekend at events and talking to the people within my community.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To remain faithful to the people of Connecticut voting on, introducing and supporting legislation that protects the majority through common sense change.
What legacy would you like to leave?
A reduction of Crony Capitalism and Corporate welfare.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Space Shuttle Explosion. I was in 5th grade at recess and the Science teacher Mr Haggerty was listening to his Zenith Transoceanic battery radio and he yelled out for everyone to come listen. Remember it like yesterday.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Paper route when I was in grade 6. Had it for 3 years.
What happened on your most awkward date?
Havent been on many dates, they were all equally akward.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Halloween, its close to my birthday.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Me, well because I am.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Anger
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The lower House is where Bills start the work their way up through the senate. The House members represent a smaller constituency than the senate.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, just the opposite. Entrenched politicians have destroyed the political landscape.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Reducing exorbitant spending on Campaigns and PACs. Creating a repercussion protocol for subsidized contractors who fail to fulfill contracts.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
The Governor must always be held under scrutiny by anyone in his employ. Respecting your boss and keeping a keen mind on the obligation of an elected official is a fine line. I hope to maintain the levity necessary to prevent any wool from being pulled over the eyes of the legislature or hierarchy.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Absolutely! In order to garner the support from other legislators on bills or even to gain the respect to be heard from opponents.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Yes and I a,m unsure.
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Yes, US State Congress
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Connecticut House of Representatives
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