Connecticut State House District 142

Current seat holder: Lucy Dathan (D).

Lucy Dathan

Lucy Dathan District 142 covers parts of Fairfield County. Lucy Dathan was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and, as of September 2019, lives in New Canaan, Connecticut. Dathan earned a high school diploma from Villa Duchesne. She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and business from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. Dathan's career experience includes working as an auditor and certified public accountant and financial consultant.

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“When I talk to voters at their doors, the devastating cost of insurance and prescription drugs is a heartbreaking story I hear over and over again.” (Candidate statement)
“I am truly interested in all areas of public policy, particularly the issues my constituents care most about as it is my responsibility to reflect their values in Hartford and this means researching the policies that matter most to them. Personally, I am most passionate about education, transportation, gun control, healthcare, the environment, and of course our economy and budget.” (Candidate statement)

Donald Mastronardi

Donald Mastronardi District 142 covers parts of Fairfield County. Donald Mastronardi was born in Cortland, New York . He earned a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College in 1998. His career experience includes working as a businessman.

“I am very passionate about fixing our deficits and long term debt. For 5 decades the Democrats have controlled the budget in this state and have put us on a path to bankruptcy.” (Candidate statement)
“There are many books I would recommend but my political philosophy is very simple: Government works for the people and should be small and efficient so that people can keep more of their hard earned money and pursue what makes them happy.” (Candidate statement)
“Honesty and willing to stand up for what is right even if it goes against your party. It is more important to represent your citizens and stand on your principles over party wishes. We need leadership that understands we work for the people and not the other way around. Too often career politician think they should be the ones who call the shots and dictate to the citizens how they will live.” (Candidate statement)