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Joseph Young (Connecticut)

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Joseph Young

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Independent

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Capital Community College, 2018

Bachelor's

Central Connecticut State University, 2022

Personal
Birthplace
Hartford, Conn.
Religion
Unitarian Universalist
Profession
Activist
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Joseph Young (independent) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 12. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joseph Young was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He earned an associate degree from Capital Community College in 2018 and a bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University in 2022. His career experience includes working as an activist, sales associate, historian, musician, and paralegal. He has been affiliated with Life Profram of Hartford, Climate Reality, and the League of Conservation Voters.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 12

Incumbent Geoff Luxenberg defeated Robert Cormier and Joseph Young in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 12 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Geoff Luxenberg (D / Working Families Party)
 
66.1
 
6,720
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Robert Cormier (R)
 
33.4
 
3,398
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Joseph Young (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
52

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

Total votes: 10,170
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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.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Cormier advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 12.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Young in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Joseph Young completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Young'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 a graduate of Centeal Connecticut State University. I grew up in Manchester and believe that it is time for change. I support Tenants rights and I am also fighting for the environment, for mental health funding and for the rights of people with disabilities. Hope to count on your support
  • Affordable Housing. I strongly believe in a Rent Cap for all Connecticut residents. Housing is a Human Right.
  • I am a certified Climate Reality Leader by former Vice President Al Gore, as well as a former member of Manchester's Sustainability Task Force. As a member of the State legislature I will always be an advocate for the environment and to solve the Climate Crises once and for all.
  • I have Aspergers and as a result, I will always be a fighter for persons with disabilities and for all marginalized groups. Hope to count on your support.
Affordable Housing, Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, the Environment.
Obama, Biden and Jimmy Carter who I all believe have been Men of the people who have rose up from middle class families to achieve our nation's highest office.
Barack Obama's autobiography. A Promise Land.
Honesty, Integrity and the capability to hold yourself to the same standard as your constituents.
I have Empathy for people but I also know how to fight back and to fight for what's right.
Advocating for the issues facing the people in your district and in the state and helping them become law.
One that will be remembered forever.
The turn of the century and millennium in 2000.
I worked at FedEx and was there for a year.
Usually books based on politics, government, Law and history
Josiah Bartlett in the West Wing.
Too many to remember.
I have struggled my whole life but I have always known how to persevere, never give up and achieve greatness. This, I believe is the rest quality an elected official can posses, but also that a person can posses as well.
I believe in a solid and strong working relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government. This is essential to creating a government that works for all of you.
Fixing the budget and allocating money to thise who really need it.
I believe thay should have an understanding of how government works.
Yes I do. A government that can't work together, cannot function or government on behalf of the people.
Jack Thompson, the longtime State Rep of mine in Manchester and a former neighbor and friend. Currently Julio Concepcion is one.
I am not ruling anything out in the future.
I spoke with a woman in Manchester while knocking on doors who's rent keeps going up and on top of this, she also can't afford her water bill. This is why I believe it is essential that Connecticut have a Rent Cap and also regulation on Price Gouging as well. My opponent has repeadedly voted AGAINST Rent Caps becuase he is a wealthy realtor and landlord who has his own interests in mind. I am a tenant and a renter who understands your problems. Hope to count on your vote.
No thanks
Only in cases of real emergencies
I would reintroduce what was SB 143 last session which would guarantee a Rent Cap as well as abolish "At will" evictions in our state. Geoff Luxenberg stood AGAINST it.
The CT Tenents Union would have, but they can't because they are a 501C3.
Higher Education, Education, Environment, Judiciary, Housing and General Law.
I believe that both are 100 percent essential to preserving a government of, by and for the people.
It would depend on what it is for.

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Campaign finance summary

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Joseph Young campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Connecticut House of Representatives District 12Lost general$60 $0
Grand total$60 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 29, 2024


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