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Dave Nowakowski
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Working Families Party, Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

Norwich Free Academy

Bachelor's

Eastern Connecticut State University, 1987

Personal
Birthplace
Norwich, Conn.
Religion
Congregationalist
Profession
Owner, Small business
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Dave Nowakowski (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 47. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Nowakowski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dave Nowakowski was born in Norwich, Connecticut. He earned a high school diploma from the Norwich Free Academy. He earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1987. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Doug Dubitsky defeated Dave Nowakowski in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Doug Dubitsky
Doug Dubitsky (R)
 
60.3
 
5,992
Image of Dave Nowakowski
Dave Nowakowski (D / Working Families Party) Candidate Connection
 
39.7
 
3,947

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 9,939
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Dave Nowakowski advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 47.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Dubitsky advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 47.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Dave Nowakowski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nowakowski's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am currently a small business owner of a campground in Lisbon, CT with my wife and 4 children, as well as a member of the Board of Education. I grew up in Preston, and as a graduate of NFA and ECSU, I have lived in Preston and North Stonington before moving to Lisbon 9 years ago. As a former teacher, I am especially concerned with all elements of education, from pre-k through college.
  • Education: I am in favor of pre-K, fully supporting our public schools and teachers, as well as state vocational technical schools, and seek to make tuition at state universities affordable for all CT students.
  • Women's Reproductive Rights: While not truly considered a state issue until this election, I am fully supportive of the rights of all women to make decisions regarding their own body. While there may be some legislators who, despite past votes on related issues, may say that CT is in no risk of losing our pro-choice status, be reminded that there were a pair of recent justices who claimed that Roe v Wade was settled law...until they had the votes to overturn it.
  • Cost of Living & Budget: The current Lamont administration has worked to reduce taxes and to provide child tax credits, while transforming a huge deficit into a surplus that will allow us to continue to pay down long-term debt, rather than burdening our children and grandchildren. We must also work to ensure that large corporations and the top 1% are paying their fair share, rather than exploiting loopholes.
In addition to education, having grown up in rural eastern CT, with my first job picking tomatoes at a local farm, I want to ensure that our part of the state continues to support farms and open space, while at the same time affording them the opportunity to utilize their land as they see fit, such as wind energy. I am also a believer in common sense gun legislation, for while I support hunters and the right of an individual to protect themselves, I support the progress CT has made in making us safer as a whole.
The late singer-songwriter Harry Chapin was an influence, for while I initially was drawn to his music, I grew to admire his social stance regarding hunger, with his habit of playing half his shows for charity. My other greatest influences growing up were teachers and coaches, from the kindness of my elementary school teachers to the character building of my high school wrestling coach, Carl Snitkin. However, with my mother passing away when I was only 5, I try to do things that would make my late grandmother proud, as Millie Ford was always there for me when I was growing up, setting a great example.
Local author Wally Lamb has written some great novels, but my venture into politics, as a small business owner, can be traced to not his discussion with Oprah, but rather with Puppet Wally. Worth a look. https://www.facebook.com/profile/100044181648515/search/?q=puppet
Being a decent human being who cares about other people.
The 1972 Olympics, when I was 7, are memorable for both the achievements of swimmer Mark Spitz and the tragedy of the terrorists murdering 11 in Munich.
Picking tomatoes at a local farm in Preston for 2 summers, until I was old enough to get a job at Strawberry Park Campground.
The Princess Bride. Both the book and movie are equally enjoyable, which is rare.
Hooked on a Feeling (Blue Swede version). Ooh ga cha cha.
While it may depend on which party controls the legislature and which party is in the gov's office, I would hope that there would be a greater level of cooperation between the opposing sides, as currently, it is rare for some of the representatives to support anything that originated with the other party...or may be seen as a "win" for a governor on the other side of the aisle. This trickle-down style of politics from Washington does not benefit the citizens of our state.
Keeping the newest members in our workforce in CT, both in terms of jobs, housing and recreational options that may draw them elsewhere.
I think a mix is good. My opponent stated that there are too many lawyers and folks who live in their parents' basement in the legislature...and this might be one of the only things on which I agree with Attorney Dubitsky. On one hand, there needs to be some experienced guidance, but it should be coupled with some new ideas from more regular folks seeking office.
As a rookie, I will need some serious guidance from other legislators. Fortunately, there have been a few current office-holders who have helped me in this election process, and I will continue to count on their advice. I have always worked well with members of other parties in my experience with the Board of Ed, and have good working relationships with top officials in many towns, regardless of their affiliation. I would expect to interact well with most fellow legislators, but there are a select few who just don't seem able to play well with others, and I would not expect much cooperation from those.
Better geometry, for sure. Currently, there seems to be a great priority in maintaining the viability of incumbents from either party (for example, my district of CT 47 cut out Hampton and picked up parts of Plainfield and Brooklyn, yet maintained Chaplin, which only hangs on by a thread to the rest of the district...but happens to be the home of our current representative). I strongly believe that small towns should not be split into multiple districts, even if that means some modification to the allocations that would permit a little more latitude in the population splits. The new 47th includes all of 4 towns and parts of 4 others, which defies common sense.
State Senator Cathy Osten has been incredibly valuable to the people of eastern Connecticut, including those from local towns that are not even part of her district.
Not likely. Would love to repurpose my signs that include Nowa and the 47th, but guessing that the next resident of the Oval Office will be someone other than me (despite what my youngest may think possible).
yes

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2022


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