Kevin Coyner
Kevin Coyner was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 132 of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2012.
Campaign themes
2014
Coyner's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "During periods of prosperity, government should play a less active role, and should focus on balancing budgets and paying down debts"
Growing Fairfield’s Economy
- Excerpt: "Eliminate burdensome fees, regulations and taxes, and streamline compliance with state law to make doing business easier and less costly"
Education – Investing in Our Future
- Excerpt: "Provide a head start to all of our children, ensuring a fulfilling pre-kindergarten education"
Health and Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Encourage a culture informed about healthy living and how to properly utilize their providers to prevent conditions and illnesses"
Tax Policies That Make Sense
- Excerpt: "Fine-tuning the progressive tax system already in place to make it easier to understand"
Elections
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Kevin Coyner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Brenda L. Kupchick was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kupchick defeated Coyner in the general election.[2][3]
2012
Coyner ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 132. Coyner was defeated by Sue Brand in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
|
69.7% | 696 |
| Kevin Coyner | 30.3% | 302 |
| Total Votes | 998 | |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Kevin + Coyner + Connecticut + House"
See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut House of Representatives District 132
- Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Connecticut State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kevin Coyner on Facebook
- Kevin Coyner on Twitter
- Kevin Coyner on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ coyner2014.com, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012