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Erin Domenech
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Erin Domenech (Republican Party, Independent Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 110. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Domenech completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Domenech cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[1]
Biography
Erin Domenech was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University. Domenech's career experience includes working in accounting support, in client service, and with a hedge fund. She has been affiliated with the Connecticut Republican Assembly, the Danbury Republican Town Committee, and the Elks Lodge.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Bob Godfrey defeated Erin Domenech in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 110 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Godfrey (D / Working Families Party) | 68.7 | 4,207 |
 | Erin Domenech (R / Independent Party)  | 31.3 | 1,913 | |
| Total votes: 6,120 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bob Godfrey advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 110.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Erin Domenech advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 110.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Bob Godfrey defeated Erin Domenech in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 110 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Godfrey (D) | 72.8 | 2,497 |
| Erin Domenech (R) | 27.2 | 933 | |
| Total votes: 3,430 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Erin Domenech completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Domenech'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 the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 110th District covering Danbury, CT. I have spent most of my life as a resident of this town, and is an honor and a privilege to be in the running to represent the hard working residents and families within this district.
Just like many others in this district, Danbury is not just where I live, it is my home.
- Addressing existing legislation that does not benefit the residents of the State
- School choice for all
- Government overreach, government overspending, lack of accountability.
Education, both funding and curriculum need to be addressed. Rights, constitutional and civil rights. Overspending of our tax dollars and lack of accountability for those who do not spend responsibly. Ensuring our residents are aware of the legal ramifications of the bills that pass, who benefits most, if any regulations, exemptions or liabilities are waived to the corporations associated with said bills. FOIA-ensuring that any bills pertaining to how our tax dollars are spent are not exempt from FOIA requests.
I look up to two people equally, for different reasons. I look up to my grandfather, who was a career meteorologist in the Air Force. He embodies the definition of family, loyalty and honor. No matter whatever challenges life has handed them, his perseverance and tenacity, combined with his heart and spirit, make overcoming obstacles look easy. No matter what he has going on personally, he devotes his time to helping others, whether at church or in the community. I also look up to my mother, the one who raised me. The saying that sometimes you don't choose your family but your family chooses you applies here. While she did not give birth to me, she did everything else from age 2 to this day. She taught me how to stand up for what I believe in, how to speak my mind and always do the right thing. She also taught me no matter how impossible something seems to never give up and never stop trying to work towards a goal.
The Art of War, and Gibbs rules from NCIS, most of them anyway.
Remember the voices of those who elected them to office and represent those voices accordingly. Talking out both sides of ones mouth may get an elected official votes, but does not show honor or dignity. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Sometimes topics of discussion can be difficult and can even lead to heated debates that are often cut short when one party doesn't wish to engage, but it does not mean that the topics should be avoided and not discussed. Logic needs to be at the forefront when dealing with legal matters, and emotion and heart should not be included in decisions.
Like my mother, I am no nonsense. I call it as I see it, especially when something is detrimental to residents and businesses. Like my grandfather, my loyalty to protecting the best interests of the needs of residents and businesses in the state is a priority.
One quality that I possess that is sorely lacking in the majority is foresight, in knowing the end result and effects that legislation will have down the road. Currently, we are using equipment for cleanup that the police accountability bill could very well remove in the future. We are facing days to weeks of cleanup after a tropical storm, so what happens when we fast forward to next year's hurricane season and access to that equipment is gone, moving the days to weeks time frame into weeks to months of disruption? And all for politics, not because there was justification for it.
One quality that I possess that is sorely lacking in the majority is foresight, in knowing the end result and effects that legislation will have down the road. Currently, we are using equipment for cleanup that the police accountability bill could very well remove in the future. We are facing days to weeks of cleanup after a tropical storm, so what happens when we fast forward to next year's hurricane season and access to that equipment is gone, moving the days to weeks time frame into weeks to months of disruption? And all for politics, not because there was justification for it.
Drafting legislation that protects the citizens of this state, and omitting any "additions" that do not pertain to the bill in question. If we are addressing a stimulus package for instance, anything included should pertain to helping residents and businesses survive, not sending aid to organizations to curry political favor.
Legislation has a small window in which to be proposed and passed, including accounting for public hearings to allow citizens to voice their thoughts on proposed legislation, given our 6 month sessions, timeliness is critical.
Just as you should place an oxygen mask on a child on an airplane if a situation should arise requiring them, the legislators in the state have a duty to ensure the residents issues and concerns are addressed before any legislation, such as pay raises for said legislators are even considered.
Doing the right thing isn't always the popular choice, but one can't put a price on integrity. Standing up and speaking out is better than sitting down and saying nothing. Information is available on any topic, if you choose to read and review several sources, which can expand knowledge and curiosity.
The first historical event I recall is the Challenger shuttle exploding. We watched it on tv in class. I remember being concerned for the families of those aboard the shuttle.
My very first job was at a local grocer as a cashier. I remained with the company for a year until I decided to pursue a position with a sports store in the mall. My first corporate job was working for a non-profit investment firm that dealt specifically with hospitals, colleges and foundations. I spent 5 years in this position, and it was by far my favorite job to date.
Dean Koontz Shadowfires - I am not much of a horror fan, but Dean Koontz is just enough suspense without crossing into the horror category. The story was well written and I enjoyed the twists and turns in the story.
Marty McFly-Wouldn't you love to have a Delorean and be able to see what happened in the past and what could be in the future?
Bohemian Rhapsody
In the beginning, I mentioned that the mom I admire is not the mom that gave birth to me. I lost my biological birth mother to an overdose of prescribed opioid pain medication. I didn't have much of a relationship with her, my choice. I second guessed my decision to not have regular contact with her for quite a while, but ultimately determined that I had made the right choice. That situation taught me that I should not second guess my decisions, because hindsight is always 20/20, and that I make decisions one way or another for specific reasons at the time.
The State Senate in Connecticut consists of 36 members, each with slightly less than 100,00 constituents each. They are elected without term limits. Their responsibilities are confirming or rejecting gubernatorial appointments to the state's executive departments, the state cabinet, commissions and boards.
The State House in Connecticut is responsible for passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
The one difference between Connecticut and the majority of state legislatures in the country, both the House and the Senate
No. I believe someone who lives and breathes the positive results or negative impacts of the bills passed by legislators has just as much validity as someone who has previous experience. As we are seeing nationwide, those who have been in office for decades don't necessarily serve the best interests of those that they are elected to represent. With great power comes great responsibility to do the right thing, and we haven't seen much of that from career politicians.
Balancing the budget to ensure that the underfunded pension situation is addressed proactively and not retroactively, as well as ensuring funding is available for infrastructure improvements, road repairs and education. We need to work on increasing small business ownership. Regulations need to be addressed that tie the hands of businesses and citizens alike. Maintaining order and public safety in light of the recently passed Police Accountability bill, as we will lose experienced officers to early retirement and new recruits may not be as easy to come by as we hope.
The governor needs to listen to the input each legislator has specific to their district when considering whether or not to pass a bill. 92% of those polled were against passing the police accountability bill, yet the governor signed it into law anyway, disregarding the desires of the residents of the state. That is not how government is supposed to work when managed properly.
I believe it is. Sharing differing views from districts with a different demographic makeup allows insight when drafting or considering the impact a bill may have. Danbury is very diverse in demographic make up, which is one of our greatest assets, however another legislator from a different part of the state may have a smaller less diverse makeup and that person may not have the ability to see the same perspective from the viewpoints of their residents. Discussions with those we may not necessarily agree with needs to make a comeback.
The process used for redistricting in Connecticut requiring redistricting every 10 years to balance the population works. However based upon using census data, many residents may be counted as eligible voters when redistricting when they may not legally be able to vote.
Veterans Affairs, Aging, Appropriations, Banking, Children, Education, Energy and Technology, Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Government Administration and Elections, Higher Education and Employment, Housing, Human Services,
Judiciary, Labor and Public Employees, Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Public Safety and Security, Regulation Review, Transportation
Judiciary, Labor and Public Employees, Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Public Safety and Security, Regulation Review, Transportation
Themis Klarides. She speaks her mind, isn't afraid to call things out when she sees something detrimental to the residents of the state.
Maybe. Anything is possible!
Many years ago, I overheard a woman saying that she didn't know how she would be able to keep her heat and lights on and have food in the same month. Many of our residents are on a fixed income and don't have the luxury of relocating to another state where they won't be taxed on pensions or social security, so their hands are often forced and no one seems to speak up for them.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 6, 2020
Current members of the Connecticut House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Matthew Ritter
Majority Leader:Jason Rojas
Minority Leader:Vincent Candelora
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Minnie Gonzalez (D)
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Julio Concepcion (D)
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Maryam Khan (D)
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James Sánchez (D)
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Joshua Hall (D)
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Tim Ackert (R)
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Jason Rojas (D)
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Henry Genga (D)
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Patrick Biggins (D)
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Geoff Luxenberg (D)
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Jason Doucette (D)
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Tom Delnicki (R)
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Bobby Gibson (D)
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Melissa Osborne (D)
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Eleni DeGraw (D)
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Tammy Exum (D)
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Kate Farrar (D)
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Mike Demicco (D)
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Rebecca Martinez (D)
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Devin Carney (R)
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Manny Sanchez (D)
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Bobby Sanchez (D)
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David DeFronzo (D)
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Gary Turco (D)
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Amy Morrin Bello (D)
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Kerry Szeps Wood (D)
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Donna Veach (R)
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Chris Aniskovich (R)
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Renee Muir (D)
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Nick Menapace (D)
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Nick Gauthier (D)
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Anthony Nolan (D)
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Greg Howard (R)
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Anne Dauphinais (R)
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Brian Lanoue (R)
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Derell Wilson (D)
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Doug Dubitsky (R)
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Mark DeCaprio (R)
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Susan Johnson (D)
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Pat Boyd (D)
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Steve Weir (R)
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Kevin Brown (D)
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John Santanella (D)
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Carol Hall (R)
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Mark Anderson (R)
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Jay Case (R)
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Maria Horn (D)
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Joe Canino (R)
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William Buckbee (R)
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Joe Polletta (R)
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Larry Butler (D)
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Geraldo Reyes (D)
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John Piscopo (R)
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Joe Hoxha (R)
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Mary Fortier (D)
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Michael Quinn (D)
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Jonathan Fazzino (D)
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Hilda Santiago (D)
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Mary Mushinsky (D)
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Dave Yaccarino (R)
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Joshua Elliott (D)
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Lezlye Zupkus (R)
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Craig Fishbein (R)
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Laurie Sweet (D)
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Patricia Dillon (D)
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Toni Walker (D)
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Steven Winter (D)
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Juan Candelaria (D)
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Roland Lemar (D)
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Moira Rader (D)
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Joseph Zullo (R)
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Robin Comey (D)
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Liz Linehan (D)
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Kara Rochelle (D)
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Mitch Bolinsky (R)
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Marty Foncello (R)
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Pat Callahan (R)
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Farley Santos (D)
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Bob Godfrey (D)
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Tony Scott (R)
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Amy Romano (R)
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Mary Welander (D)
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Treneé McGee (D)
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MJ Shannon (D)
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Frank Smith (D)
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Kathy Kennedy (R)
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Kaitlyn Shake (D)
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Joe Gresko (D)
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Ben McGorty (R)
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David Rutigliano (R)
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Andre Baker (D)
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Tom O'Dea (R)
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Fred Gee (D)
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Marcus Brown (D)
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Jennifer Leeper (D)
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Sarah Keitt (D)
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Kadeem Roberts (D)
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Hubert Delany (D)
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Matt Blumenthal (D)
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Tina Courpas (R)
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Steve Meskers (D)
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Hector Arzeno (D)
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