Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Massachusetts, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District

Incumbent Alyson Sullivan defeated Brandon James Griffin in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Alyson Sullivan (R)	75.4	12,083
	Submit photo	Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party)	24.6	3,945
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,029
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

Demand Rent Control.

Repeal Oppressive Gun Control Laws.

Demand The Right to Organize at Work.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

Housing.

Labor Unions. Wealth Tax Increases. Tenant's Rights.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

An elected official should be of the people in the most literal sense. An elected official should be accessible 24-7 in their district for every type of conversation, fiscal, personal, social or otherwise.

An elected official should be transparent and honest. They should never embellish their power or diminish their capacities.

An elected official should speak in simple terms, have ASL interpreters and multiple translators at arm's length.

Elected officials should be activists not academics.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

I am an outspoken individual with empathy and integrity. My idealogy is not lip service for the election cycle. I care about The Working Class and will represent The Working Class.

I am a kind and giving person who truly understands the pain so many are in.

There's no fluff here.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

When I was 8 years old, I remember watching coverage of The Berlin Wall being smashed with hammers and all the people cheering. Also, seeing Mikhail Gorbachev and George Bush proudly announcing an end to The Cold War.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

London Calling - The Clash

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

The Governor's Power should not supercede that of both chambers. I am against the idea that a veto proof majority be in place in order to protect bills from being stripped down to reformist neutrality.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

We are going to have an epidemic of homelessness and poverty on par, or worse than what was seen in the 1930's. Massachusetts will be an epicenter of shock and dismay due to the illusion of our progressive nature.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Brandon James Griffin (Workers)

It is neither necessary or desirable. We have been playing this game for too long. I believe in revolutionary working class political power. There is no room for middling here.

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