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Rafael Irizarry
Rafael Irizarry (Republican Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 121. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Irizarry also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 13, 2024.
Irizarry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rafael Irizarry was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Irizarry earned a bachelor's degree from The World University in 1983. His career experience includes working as a political consultant. He has been affiliated with Handicapped Children of Puerto Rico and the YMCA.[1]
Elections
2024
State House
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Joe Gresko defeated Rafael Irizarry in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 121 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Gresko (D) | 66.5 | 6,572 |
 | Rafael Irizarry (R) | 33.5 | 3,317 | |
| Total votes: 9,889 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joe Gresko advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 121.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rafael Irizarry advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 121.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Irizarry in this election.
U.S. House
See also: Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Democratic primary)
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Connecticut District 3
Incumbent Rosa L. DeLauro defeated Michael Massey in the general election for U.S. House Connecticut District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rosa L. DeLauro (D) | 58.9 | 193,684 |
 | Michael Massey (R / Independent Party) | 41.1 | 135,113 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 126 | ||
| Total votes: 328,923 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rosa L. DeLauro advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 3.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Massey advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rafael Irizarry (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Irizarry in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
State House
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rafael Irizarry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
U.S. House
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rafael Irizarry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Irizarry's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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1. Grew up in Puerto Rico as an orphan, worked his way through college earning a BS in Political Science and Education. 2. 30 years' experience in city politics. 3. Elected to the Bridgeport City Counsel for the 137 district (Father Panic Village) 1987 -1994. 4. Coordinated the recovery of the city from bankruptcy. 5. Rebuilt Bridgeport's police resources to combat the huge drug problem and street crime. Obtained funding for many non-profit organizations to help the city recover. 6. Organized the cities church leaders and politicians to work together. 7. Strong connections with the Hispanic and African American communities. 8. Advisor for the Hispanic community for 3 governors 9. 30 years' experience as a mental health counselor for the State of Connecticut. 10. 20 years worked as a Connecticut Delegate for the Nurses Union SEIU 1199. 11. Now run my own small business and am a real American success story.
Now I am running for the US Congress to represent Connecticut. Connecticut made it possible for me to have a wonderful life. I want to pay the people here back for what they have given me. I believe that I can bring something new to our representation in Washington.- Integrity and honesty. We don't lie to the people. The truth may not be popular, but it is necessary.
- Fairness before the law and government policies is a founding principle of our constitutional government. Favoritism to any group over another is inherently contrary to these founding principles.
- Opportunity. I believe that our country still offers the best opportunity for people to advance their lives. To build families and a supportive community for their children and grandchildren to grow and prosper.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 16, 2024
