Connecticut House of Representatives District 42 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Connecticut, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 42 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 42

Keith Denning defeated Kim Healy in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 42 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keith Denning (D)	52.4	5,514
		Kim Healy (R / Independent Party)	47.6	5,011

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,525
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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?

Keith Denning (D)

Rebuild our our healthcare and educations personnel

Rebuild our roads, bridges and rail systems for the 23rd century

Manage our debt by paying it down responsibly.

Kim Healy (Republican, Independent)

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Keith Denning (D)

Transportation and health care are my main focus. Health care is required to keep a population healthy and ready to build our economic community and good transportation will facilitate economic growth.

Kim Healy (Republican, Independent)

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Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Keith Denning (D)

Illusions by Richard Bach

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

Keith Denning (D)

Working toward the common good and not for any special interest. To much money is on the process to not have special interests deflect the goal from the common good.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Keith Denning (D)

Great sense of humor and humility

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

Keith Denning (D)

Honesty in dealing with the issues and not wanting the party line.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Keith Denning (D)

The world better for our grandkids.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Keith Denning (D)

Arrogant people

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Keith Denning (D)

Working with each other to obtain the goals that all parties want to achieve.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Keith Denning (D)

Affordable housing. Companies cannot locate to where a workforce cannot find housing. Rebuilding our train infrastructure will help build a system for the 23rd century and decrease commuting times but we also have to prepare and do our part to decrease carbon emissions.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Keith Denning (D)

There is always another way to look at things and we should consider those who do not think with the way we do. We may be wrong and should be able to consider the possibility.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Keith Denning (D)

No. It requires an interest in helping the common good and working with others to get it done.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Keith Denning (D)

Always, together we can do better. A myopic vision that is only your own is bound to fail. If we bring on the talent and skills of everyone we can do better.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Keith Denning (D)

Independent commissions

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Keith Denning (D)

Transportation and heal care.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Keith Denning (D)

Will Haskell

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Keith Denning (D)

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Keith Denning (D)

Too many to mention.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Keith Denning (D)

Always.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Keith Denning (D)

Always, the goal should always be to work together to make peoples’ lives better.

See also

More about these elections:

• Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022

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