Connecticut House of Representatives District 126 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 126 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 126

Fred Gee Jr. defeated Philip Flynn and Joseph Thompson in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 126 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Gee Jr. (D)	77.3	3,240
	Submit photo	Philip Flynn (R)	18.8	789
		Joseph Thompson (New Movement Party)	3.9	163

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,192
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Joseph Thompson (New Movement)

I'm honest, transparent and takes accountability

I'm determined to get goals accomplished focused solely on this job none other of I obtain a seat to

New ideas an a friend of the community over 20 years doing similar work without a title

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Joseph Thompson (New Movement)

School funding child education, advocating for the improvement of ow income and affordable housing options.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Joseph Thompson (New Movement)

I look up to my father a hard working Jamaican immigrant with lack of education still made a way to survive in the country

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Joseph Thompson (New Movement)

Honesty, transparency and accountability

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Joseph Thompson (New Movement)

Keeping the community informed on what's going at the capital and voting for what's best for the community