Robert Hoggard
Robert Hoggard (We the People Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 33. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hoggard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Hoggard was born in Middletown, Connecticut. He earned a high school diploma from Middletown High School. His career experience includes working in education administration.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Brandon Chafee defeated Robert Hoggard and Christine Rebstock in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brandon Chafee (D / Independent Party) | 88.5 | 7,590 |
 | Robert Hoggard (We the People Party)  | 8.1 | 698 | |
 | Christine Rebstock (Independent) | 3.4 | 292 | |
| Total votes: 8,580 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brandon Chafee advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hoggard in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Hoggard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoggard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- The tax burden on Middletown residents has been a critical issue this year. As inflation and taxes continue to squeeze our neighbors, we need real solutions to ensure that Middletown—and all of Connecticut—remains affordable for everyone. We will fight to repeal the motor vehicle tax and reduce the sales tax without forcing municipalities to compensate by raising property taxes on residents. My advocacy on this issue has been heard, and the legislature convened a special session to address the car tax, a step in the right direction but far from the comprehensive solution we need.
- Many voters have voiced their frustration with the overwhelming cost of childcare—it's not just as burdensome as a second mortgage or rent, it is a second mortgage. In 2023, the state legislature convened a Blue Ribbon Panel on Childcare, producing valuable data but failing to deliver any real policy solutions. The report made it clear: early investments in Connecticut’s youngest residents could yield a 7-13% return on investment. Meanwhile, the state loses an estimated $1.5 billion annually due to the lack of infant and toddler care. We will fight to lower childcare costs once and for all—because the future of our families and the success of our state depend on it.
- Our education system is failing the students who need it the most. Many voters are frustrated with our schools and feel their concerns are being ignored. If African American students in Middletown Public Schools were considered their own district, it would rank as the lowest-performing in the state. We need to take a hard look at these inequities and commit resources to finally fix this broken system once and for all.
2. Ensuring Accountability: Holding both public and private entities accountable, including government agencies and corporations like Eversource, to ensure they serve the public’s best interests.
3. Promoting Justice and Equity: Addressing systemic inequalities in education, healthcare, and other critical areas. Committing to policies that uplift marginalized communities and ensure all people have access to the resources they need to thrive.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024
