Connecticut US House District 2
Debate on October 10 at Connecticut College, Evans Hall at 7 pmUS House of RepresentativesThe U.S. House of Representative and U.S. Senate make up the U.S. Congress. Together the House and Senate have the authority to pass or defeat federal legislation, declare war, regulate interstate and foreign commerce, control taxing and spending policies. The House proposes revenue bills and initiates impeachment proceedings and articles of impeachment.A candidate for U.S. Representative must be at least 25 years old; must be a U.S. citizen for at least seven years; and must be a resident of the state they seek to represent. Representatives serve a 2-year term. Candidates were asked to respond to questions developed by local Leagues of Women Voters (LWV). Candidates enter their replies directly into Vote411, and replies are not edited by the LWV.To view sample ballots go to this website:- https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/town-ballots/2026-november-town-election-ballots
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Joe Courtney
(Dem)
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George Patrick Austin
(Rep)
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What specific policies would you support to address concern about the impact of data centers on communities? (1000 characters)
What policies do you support/oppose concerning ICE? (1000 characters)
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