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David Michel
David Michel (Democratic Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 146. He assumed office in 2019. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Michel (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 146. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2024.
Biography
David Michel was born in Nevers, Burgundy, France.[1] Michel's career experience includes founding Eyes Of Steel LLC., and working as a wholesale consultant for Stainless Steels and Designer Eyewear.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Michel was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment Committee
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee
- Planning and Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Michel was assigned to the following committees:
- Planning and Development Committee, Member
- Transportation Committee, Member
- Environment Committee, Member
2019-2020
Michel was assigned to the following committees:
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 146
Eilish Collins Main defeated Jim Malerba in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eilish Collins Main (D / Independent Party) | 64.1 | 5,817 |
 | Jim Malerba (R)  | 35.9 | 3,259 | |
| Total votes: 9,076 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146
Eilish Collins Main defeated incumbent David Michel in the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eilish Collins Main | 55.7 | 548 |
 | David Michel | 44.3 | 435 | |
| Total votes: 983 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jim Malerba advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Michel in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146
Incumbent David Michel defeated Jessica Demmo and Thomas Concannon in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Michel (D / Working Families Party) | 63.3 | 3,265 |
| Jessica Demmo (R) | 33.3 | 1,717 | ||
| Thomas Concannon (Independent Party) | 3.4 | 174 | ||
| Total votes: 5,156 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lynn Arnow (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Michel advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Lynn Arnow advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146
Incumbent David Michel defeated George Hallenbeck in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Michel (D) | 70.5 | 8,147 |
| George Hallenbeck (R) | 29.5 | 3,410 | ||
| Total votes: 11,557 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Michel advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. George Hallenbeck advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146
David Michel defeated Dan Pannone in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Michel (D) | 72.4 | 5,913 |
| Dan Pannone (R) | 27.6 | 2,257 | ||
| Total votes: 8,170 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146
David Michel defeated incumbent Terry B. Adams in the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Michel | 68.5 | 1,063 |
 | Terry B. Adams | 31.5 | 489 | |
| Total votes: 1,552 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146
Dan Pannone advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Carlo Leone was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Eva A. Maldonado was unopposed in the Republican primary. Leone defeated Maldonado and David Michel (G) in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Carlo Leone Incumbent |
54.7% | 12,142 | |
| Republican | Eva A. Maldonado | 40.3% | 8,950 | |
| Independent | Eva A. Maldonado | 3.4% | 745 | |
| Green | David Michel | 1.6% | 357 | |
| Total Votes | 22,194 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Michel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
David Michel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
David Michel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Michel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In my first term in office I introduced 28 bills for election reform, mental health support, social justice and environmental Justice. I have been working hard for the people and in many different ways. My three committees of cognizance are Environment, Public Health and Planning & Development. I am also chair of the Animal Advocacy caucus for the state of CT. For this coming session, I intend to continue crucial work to fight our participation in climate change but also in protecting our Frontline of Defense against the devastating impacts of Climate Change. We passed the raise of the minimum wage (we still have work in particular for tip wage workers) and the Family Medical Leave. I am proud to have been in this historical legislative term. We also passed a Police Accountability bill in special session in July 2020 Still facing the Corona Virus pandemic, we have work to do for Essential workers (healthcare/Service/Janitorial/Cleaning) and insure they get Workers comp as well as proper PPE. Our undocumented immigrants pay CT around 650 Million dollars in taxes and yet get no protection, we need to change this and get them this fund with 150 Million dollars to prevent sickness and homelessness.
I am here to serve and cannot be a voice without hearing yours. Reach out!- I fight for Social Justice
- I fight for Environmental Justice
- I fight for the people and our future.
It is also important to remember that one is elected with the trust of the people for then to make the right decision for their districts.
I also am deeply touched by all the people joining conservation efforts in cleaning up the trash that would end up in the environment, wild life, and eventually in our bodies ..
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2014
In a submission to Ballotpedia, Michel highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
| “ | Other cities across the U.S. are exploring exciting and innovative transportation solutions. I can't wait to follow their lead.
A responsive government will negotiate directly with energy companies and get our communities a preferred rate (Municipal Utilities).. A responsive government could emulate North Dakota’s state bank to spur economic growth, create jobs and lower the debt cost for local governments. A responsive government will also empower our teachers to do what they do best - teach our kids to be educated and responsible citizens while suggesting new major focuses of study on sustainable living and renewable energies. The two major parties have been living in a bubble. It's time to burst that bubble with fresh ideas.[6] |
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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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2020
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In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 13, 2020
- ↑ stamfordelections.com, "David Michel," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Email submission to Ballotpedia on October 23, 2014]
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 146 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Eilish Collins Main (D) |
