Manny Santos

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Manny Santos

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 6, 2018

Contact

Campaign website

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Manny Santos (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Santos also ran with the Independent Party through cross-filing.

Santos is the former mayor of Meriden, Connecticut.

Biography

Santos was born in 1968 in Portugal, Spain. As a child, his family immigrated to America and settled in Connecticut. In 1987, Santos enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his time in service, he received multiple awards, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Santos received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut.

Elections

2018

See also: Connecticut's 5th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Jahana Hayes defeated Manny Santos in the general election for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jahana Hayes (D)	55.9	151,225
		Manny Santos (R)	44.1	119,426
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	13

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 270,664
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Jahana Hayes defeated Mary Glassman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jahana Hayes	62.3	24,693
		Mary Glassman	37.7	14,964

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,657
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Manny Sanchez (D)
• Shannon Kula (D)
• Roy Lubit (D)
• Shaul Praver (D)
• Richard Order (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5

Manny Santos defeated Ruby Corby O'Neill and Rich DuPont in the Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 5 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Manny Santos	52.4	16,816
		Ruby Corby O'Neill	26.2	8,419
		Rich DuPont	21.4	6,863

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,098
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Craig Diangelo (R)
• Liz Peterson (R)

Campaign themes

2018

Campaign website

The following themes were found on Santos' official campaign website:

“	Economy ​It's all about meaningful jobs... ​Companies are leaving the state due to high taxes and burdensome regulations that create an unfriendly business environment. Furthermore, our cities are deteriorating before our eyes. We need real and long-term solutions. Our local, state and national economy depends on meaningful private-sector employed taxpayers to fund government operations. Low taxes and reasonable regulations (and predictability) encourages businesses to invest and grow. This growth produces jobs, which in turn generates more tax revenue to fund the necessary functions of government - the basic services you expect. I will fight tax increases and unnecessary spending I will promote pro-job legislation, including addressing the root-causes of economic disparities. Immigration Why can’t Congress reach a deal on illegal immigration? Children that were brought illegally into this country by their parents and are in the DACA program, and who have been educated in American schools, speak our language and are productive individuals, should not be held hostage because our representatives in Congress are not willing to reach a deal. These individuals should have a clear path to permanent residency, not be kept in limbo used as pawns by our elected representatives. The vast majority of the parents of DACA children are hardworking members of our society. If we value the integrity of a loving family, we cannot separate them. On the other hand, we cannot reward law-breaking; they cannot become citizens, but they too should have a clear path to legal status. This is a compromise from both sides, and it can be done tomorrow, but not with the current representation in Congress. However, the southern border must be secured, before any legislation to address this issue. I will support funding for "the wall." My parents brought us to this country to escape an authoritarian regime and to leave a subsistence life behind. Indeed, they left everything they knew, so that I and my siblings could have a better life. This better life comes with responsibilities and rules that all must follow in order to live a tranquil life. Reasonable people can disagree, but only with honest discussions can good people agree to solve real problems. Many in Congress today would rather use these issues to divide us, because it justifies their existence; their reelection. Deporting 15-30 million illegals will not happen and I will not support citizenship. Legalization for a small portion (as described above) is realistic, reasonable and will be supported by most Americans. Term Limits Running for Congress, representing you, should not require millions of dollars! Yet, this is what opponents are willing to spend. I believe all our problems with politics and politicians can be resolved simply by imposing term limits. Due to the distance from their constituents, the longer our Washington representatives stay in office, the more corruptible they can become, the more power they amass, and consequently, the more money it takes to campaign and win elections. It is due to the amass of power and influence that it is almost impossible for an average citizen to run for the House of Representatives. The amount of money needed to run a successful campaign is obscene. Any one of you should be able to run, but the system is rigged; rigged by the powerful, the rich and the corruptible. I challenge all Congressional candidates to pledge to promote (and vote) for term limits. Impose term limits and we will once again have confidence that our representatives will do what they are elected to do and not pit one constituent group against another. 2nd Amendment (Gun Control) I have earned the endorsement of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL), this state's largest and most active pro-2nd Amendment grass-roots organization. Aside from the fact that the Constitution protects our right to "keep and bear arms," this country has always had an affinity with guns. However, in the last two decades we have seen the frequency of mass shootings increase. Some norms in our society have shifted; perhaps people are less respectful of life or authority. Maybe it's a general decline in personal responsibility. Many have identified mental illness or lack of social coping skills as factors which should be considered. Resolving real problems require honest discussions, good intentions and belief in the rule of law. To that end, we must acknowledge the reason for the 2nd Amendment (and its not for hunting or sport): "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms... The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- Thomas Jefferson Mass shootings are a real problem, especially in our schools. The loss of your child to a senseless horror like that is unimaginable, but one too many are living it… and remind us that evil does exist in this world. Let’s do what it takes to ensure that our children remain safe in school… and that responsible gun owners can continue to exercise their constitutional rights. I am supportive of severe punishment for individuals who commit a crime with a firearm. I will not support the various proposed bans or further restrictions on our Second Amendment. Education No one in Washington, D.C. knows better how to educate our children than the local school teachers and administrators. The federal government should play no role in the education system, other than perhaps providing some guidance or funding to the most needy communities. Each community (let alone each state) is vastly different in needs and goals. I support the repeal of Common Core and will favor allowing local districts to develop innovating teaching strategies that work best for them. Healthcare Since the passing of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the cost of health insurance has skyrocketed, not declined, as was promised when it was proposed. In fact, it is so costly to maintain, that if the federal government does not provide the insurance companies with a massive bailout, in what is known as Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) payments, premiums will increase further. Instead of bailing out and propping up a failed system, I'll support the Trump Administration and Republican efforts to provide block grants to the state to give them resources and greater regulatory flexibility to revive their individual and small group health insurance markets. I'll further support efforts to allow the purchase of insurance across state lines, injecting more competition to pressure premiums downward. If ACA cannot be repealed, significant changes must be made. The Medicaid expansion funds should be block-granted to states and the need should be based on assets (as well as income). Enrollment in plans outside "open enrollment period" should be allowed for those without any pre-existing conditions. This "healthier" population will help fund the "less healthier" people on the plan. A minor aspect, but cumbersome for subscribers, is how eligibility for subsidies is determined. Eligibility for ACA subsidies should be based on IRS filing, not on projected (guessed) income. This will help especially self-employed and small business owners. ​President Trump can unilaterally undo Obama’s unconstitutional exemption, requiring members of Congress to live under the laws they pass. Facing the reality of double digit premium increases, like millions of Americans on the individual market, Congress may feel pressure to come back to the negotiating table and follow through on years of promises to finally repeal Obamacare. Welfare Reform I support requiring able-bodied adults on public assistance to seek employment. Generational welfare must be stopped. Yet, we must ensure that those who genuinely need assistance and are not able to help themselves, do not become a burden to society, but instead can find hope in programs that have proven to be effective. Increasing employment opportunities through tax and regulatory reforms and education tax credits for low-income workers who seek employment, will reduce poverty and support working households. Military, Defense & Border Security Our federal government has no more important role than to ensure its citizens are protected from foreign or domestic enemies. Realizing evil does exist, we must deter aggression towards us by making our military the best it can possibly be: "peace through strength." As a war veteran, I have a keen appreciation for our military and national defense. Our men and women in uniform deserve the best equipment to do the job required to preserve our democracy and defend our nation. After their service, our veterans also deserve better than what this country has provided them. We must buildup the support system for veterans, including making the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) much more accountable and focused on providing the help these men and women deserve.	”
—Santos for Congress

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• United States House of Representatives
• Connecticut's 5th Congressional District election, 2018
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Footnotes

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Connecticut's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Richard Blumenthal (D)

Christopher Murphy (D)

Representatives

District 1

John Larson (D)

District 2

Joe Courtney (D)

District 3

Rosa DeLauro (D)

District 4

Jim Himes (D)

District 5

Jahana Hayes (D)

Democratic Party (7)