Jeff Desmarais
Jeff Desmarais (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 32. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Desmarais completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jeff Desmarais was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. Desmarais served in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 2003. He earned a high school diploma from Wolcott High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. Desmarais' career experience includes working as a financial advisor.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 32
Incumbent Eric Berthel defeated Jeff Desmarais in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eric Berthel (R) | 57.2 | 35,122 |
 | Jeff Desmarais (D)  | 42.8 | 26,256 | |
| Total votes: 61,378 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeff Desmarais advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 32.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Berthel advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 32.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Desmarais in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 32
Incumbent Eric Berthel defeated Jeff Desmarais in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Berthel (R) | 58.9 | 28,432 |
| Jeff Desmarais (D) | 41.1 | 19,799 | |
| Total votes: 48,231 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeff Desmarais advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 32.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Berthel advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 32.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 32
Incumbent Eric Berthel defeated Jeff Desmarais in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 32 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Berthel (R) | 58.2 | 33,050 |
| Jeff Desmarais (D) | 41.8 | 23,760 | |
| Total votes: 56,810 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeff Desmarais advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 32.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eric Berthel advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 32.
Endorsements
To view Desmarais' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Joe Polletta defeated Jeff Desmarais in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Polletta (R) | 69.0 | 7,261 |
| Jeff Desmarais (D) | 31.0 | 3,263 | |
| Total votes: 10,524 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeff Desmarais completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Desmarais' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I believe we must protect the rights that have been earned and fought for over our history. We should defend against any infringement of those personal rights, like a women’s reproductive rights, civil rights, and LGTBQ+ rights. We should remember that government is an instrument of the People, and it has a responsibility and obligation to the People, and that the People in turn must take ownership of Government as an instrument for themselves.
- We should work toward affordable health care. Not just the typical healthcare involving physical health, but also mental healthcare as well. These costs overburden families, small businesses, municipalities, and individuals. It can force people into making unacceptable choices of medical care for a family member or paying rent or a mortgage. We can use our legislature to make a difference.
- Education is pivotal for a functional democracy and a vibrant society. We as a state need to do all we feasibly can to assist our public schools in attaining the goal of quality education for all of our children, and that we stand up for teachers who work hard and tirelessly to provide knowledge and skills for the next generation. We should not demonize educators as “indoctrinators” or ban books based on political winds. Knowledge requires critical thinking, and that should be encouraged, not discouraged.
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2022
Jeff Desmarais did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jeff Desmarais completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Desmarais' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I will support legislation that will help people reduce the overwhelming costs of health care, whether insurance costs, prescription costs, or the cost of care itself
- I will support legislation to promote economic growth for the state and the district by focusing on small businesses and entrepreneurs and build an environment where they can grow and thrive.
- I will support legislation to provide quality education to all students in Connecticut and the 32nd district by providing fair and appropriate funding to our public schools and focus on a curriculum that prepares our children for the world of the 21st Century
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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