Nicholas Barassi

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Nicholas Barassi

Republican Party

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

2017 - 2021

Personal

Birthplace

Leominster, Mass.

Religion

Catholic

Contact

Campaign website

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Nicholas Barassi (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Massachusetts' 2nd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on September 6, 2022.

Barassi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nicholas Barassi was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2017 to 2021.

Elections

2022

See also: Massachusetts' 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 2

Incumbent Jim McGovern defeated Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim McGovern (D)	66.2	180,639
		Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette (R)	33.7	91,956
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	276

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 272,871
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 2

Incumbent Jim McGovern advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 2 on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim McGovern	99.7	69,839
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	216

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,055
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 2

Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 2 on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette	99.4	22,675
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	140

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,815
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nicholas Barassi (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nicholas Barassi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barassi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm Nicholas Barassi. I was born and raised here in the 2nd district of Massachusetts. I am a US Navy Veteran. After my service, I returned to my hometown of Leominster, MA. My purpose in life is of service to people. I wanted to find another way to serve the our country and the people of Massachusetts. Currently, I run a small business with my younger brother and understand the battles small business owners face. My goal is to bring America back to her feet and bring back balance in Washington. We don't need radicals, what we need are people who there working for the people.

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?

• Government overreach is ruining family life, religious life, business activity, and community. During the COVID pandemic all the restrictions and economic devastation were the result of a government used to flexing power instead of respecting the lives, rights and liberties of its citizens. The government lost the trust of the people. Americans and the people of Massachusetts cannot let this happen again. We the People need to stand up and fight for the life we want.
• I will stand up against higher taxation. We don’t need to make taxes higher, what we need is to stop the senseless spending. I want to keep the money where it should be, in your pocket. Small businesses are the backbone to our economy. We need less government regulation and oversight.
• I stand with the people who served this country at home and abroad. Whenever tragedy hits, we look to all the men and women who serve. Over the last few years, we’ve seen such a change in the tides, from once heroes to villains. I served in uniform, and I will always stand with and for you.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Areas of public policy that I am passionate about are energy independence. We can see even now, when America is relying on other countries for oil and gas, we are weak. We need to start producing American oil and gas again to lower our prices at the pump and give us the independence from other nations. This does not mean however we stop our innovations and strides to use renewable energy sources. Elon Musk a leader in the industry of renewable resources even has said, renewables aren't where they need to be to replace oil all together.
Our border is in chaos. We need Congress to step up and finish the border wall. Everyday thousands of illegal immigrants are crossing our border. In having our borders unsecured, this promotes human trafficking (to include sex trafficking), drug trafficking, and unnecessary dangers to the citizens of our country, the men and women protecting our borders and the men, women and children attempting to make the dangerous journey to cross. I am all for immigration, but it needs to be done the correct way. It is unfair to the tax paying citizens and all the immigrants that came to this country legally.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to President Ronald Reagan when it comes to politics. He is whose example I would like to follow. He understood that allowing business to be business and lowering taxes would benefit all. He also was a terrific public speaker and knew how to say something and when.

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

I believe the most important characteristics or principles elected officials can have is integrity, effectiveness, and transparency

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe that the elected official needs to act in the best interests of his or her constituents.

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

9/11 was the first historical event that happened. I was six years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Fortitude by Congressman Dan Crenshaw
This book talks a lot about today's society and different ways people can respond to situations that transpire. It was very inspirational to me as well.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it's beneficial to not have experience in government/politics. I think people who aren't politicians have a better understanding of what the people want and will have the people's best interests in mind.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would want to be part of the Veterans Affairs Committee and Small Business committee.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I do.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits need to be put in place. We shouldn't be allow people to be career politicians.

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

I absolutely believe compromise is necessary. I think people need to be more open with ideas. It needs to stop being about Republicans vs. Democrats. It shouldn't matter who brings the policy forward, what matters is does this benefit the people and if not listen to people who are criticizing the policy. Our politicians need to be more receptive to helping each other rather than fighting each other.

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Footnotes

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Massachusetts' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Edward Markey (D)

Elizabeth Warren (D)

Representatives

District 1

Richard Neal (D)

District 2

Jim McGovern (D)

District 3

Lori Trahan (D)

District 4

Jake Auchincloss (D)

District 5

Katherine Clark (D)

District 6

Seth Moulton (D)

District 7

Ayanna Pressley (D)

District 8

Stephen Lynch (D)

District 9

Bill Keating (D)

Democratic Party (11)