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Jeff Sullivan (Connecticut)

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Jeff Sullivan
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Eastern Connecticut State University, 2011

Personal
Birthplace
Hartford, Conn.
Profession
Carpenter/contractor
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Jeff Sullivan (Republican Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 12. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Sullivan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jeff Sullivan was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2011. Sullivan 's professional experience includes being self-employed as a home improvement contractor and carpenter. [1]

Elections

2020

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 12

Incumbent Geoff Luxenberg defeated Jeff Sullivan in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Geoff Luxenberg
Geoff Luxenberg (D / Working Families Party)
 
67.2
 
7,868
Image of Jeff Sullivan
Jeff Sullivan (R) Candidate Connection
 
32.8
 
3,841

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

Total votes: 11,709
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Geoff Luxenberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 12.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Jeff Sullivan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sullivan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Jeff Sullivan is a loyal husband, a devoted father and small business owner. Jeff is an advocate for reduced government spending, reduced taxation, and preserving individual rights & liberties, as well as term limits.

Jeff is a free market advocate, and believes in the American ideals by which our country was founded. Each individual has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness free from governmental control.

Jeff believes that we have an affordability problem here in Connecticut. Connecticut's high cost of living is directly related to our high levels of taxation. Taxes in Connecticut are high because the State Government spends too much money.

Therefore, we need to reduce state spending in order to decrease taxes and reduce the cost of living in Connecticut.

Jeff will always advocate for the rights of individuals, and will never trade temporary safety for essential liberties.

Jeff is an avid outdoorsman, a survivalist, a student of Austrian economics, world history, sociology, science, psychology, law and criminology. Jeff's wide range of knowledge makes him a valuable asset to any organization, and an ideal candidate for State Representative.
  • Jeff advocates for a reduction in government spending, and reducing taxation - that way we can reduce the cost of living in Connecticut.
  • Jeff is a defender of capitalism, and opposes socialism and central planning.
  • Jeff believes that individuals have a right to keep the money they earn, and while taxes are the price we pay to live in a civilized society, the level of taxation and scope of government today far exceeds the intended role of government at the country's founding.
The study of economics is a passion of mine. You could say I have a gift in understanding and predicting the unintended consequences of government policy. I hope to help the State of Connecticut make sound fiscal decisions if I'm elected as State Representative.
I don't necessarily believe in the idolization of any one individual. Humans are imperfect, and therefore I wouldn't say I look up to anyone specifically, because we can find faults in all people.

From a historical context, I look up to and follow the ideas espoused by some of the greatest thinkers in modern time. You could say I am a fan of great thinkers like Ludwig von Mises, Friedrick Hayek, Adam Smith, Thomas Paine, George Washington, John Adams, Frederic Bastiat, etc.
The Road to Serfdom, by F.A. Hayek.
I believe in the United States Constitution and hold an Originalist interpretation of the document. The United State Constitution is intended to limit the powers of government, to ensure that each individuals inalienable rights are preserved and protected into posterity.
I believe in telling the truth, and so long as your actions and intentions are righteous, then you never have to tell a lie. Growing up, I internalized the phrase "The Truth Will Set You Free", and I've always believed in this. So long as you act with good intentions, you have nothing to worry about and can always tell the truth.

Even though my perspective on issues may differ from someone else, so long as I tell the truth and explain my position, and why I believe whatever my proposal is, we can have an honest discussion and learn from one another.
To uphold their oath of office to preserve and protect the United States Constitution and to respect each individuals entitlement to Rightful Liberty.
9/11 is the first major historical event that I remember. I was 12 years old at the time, and attending King Philip Middle School in West Hartford, and we watched the news unfold on a television in the classroom.
My very first job was as a counselor at a Boy Scout Camp, when I was 14 or 15. I worked at Camp Mattatuck for two summers, and it was great experience. We slept in canvas house-tents all summer long, and I'll never forget it.

I learned to be independent, and it was the longest time I had ever spent away from my parents. This is one of many experiences that helped me develop mental fortitude and independent thought.
We Didn't Start The Fire, By Billy Joel
I'm not sure what the most important differences are between the two legislative chambers. However I believe having both chambers is critical to maintaining separations of powers and the rule of law. The creation of law should not be an easy process; anything that alters the way in which all individuals are required to behave should go through a lengthy process to ensure the law being created is necessary and just.
Well, I don't have any formal experience in government, but have studied economics, law and business extensively, and I hope to add my private sector experience and perspective to aid in the operations of the public sector.
Unfunded pension obligations, high taxes, and excessive government spending.
I believe the executive branches' power should be limited, and lawmaking authority should reside solely in the legislature. The branches of government should act as checks and balances on one another to make sure each are operating with integrity.
I suppose yes. More minds are better than one, and working together with others should allow or enable the creation of better legislation.
I'm not sure.
I have not given this much thought.
I respect a handful of libertarian leaning Republican legislators in the CT State House and Senate. Joe Markley, Rob Sampson, Gary Byron, Len Suzio, to name a few.
No.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 12, 2020


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