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Justin Bernier
Justin Bernier was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of Connecticut. Bernier was defeated by Andrew Roraback in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Biography
Bernier was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1975.[2]
Education:[2]
- 1997: Fordham University
- University of Maryland, Master's degree in International Security and Economic Policy
- Georgetown University, Master's degree in International Relations
- Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems, a program of The Fund for American Studies at Georgetown
Campaign themes
2012
- Jobs & Economy
- National Debt
- Healthcare
- Energy
- National Defense
- Veterans
- Education
- Environment
- 2nd Amendment Right
Elections
2012
Bernier ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th District. Bernier sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[3] The signature filing deadline was June 12, 2012 with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012. Bernier was defeated by Andrew Roraback in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Andrew Roraback |
32.1% | 9,529 |
| Mark Greenberg | 27.1% | 8,036 |
| Lisa Foley | 21.3% | 6,333 |
| Justin Bernier | 19.6% | 5,808 |
| Total Votes | 29,706 | |
Personal
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Bernier lives with his wife Jennie and their daughter Renée in Plainville, Connecticut.[4]
See also
External links
- Justin Bernier's Campaign Website
- Justin Bernier for Congress Facebook Page
- Justin Bernier for Congress Twitter Account
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Justin Bernier for Congress, "Why Justin" accessed February 15, 2012
- ↑ NewsTimes.com, "Bernier announces he'll run in 5th District" accessed December 2, 2011
- ↑ Bernier for Congress, "Why Justin?" accessed December 22, 2011
