Candidate Profile: Denise McNair, 30th House District

The 2022 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate.

Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers over Republicans in the House, 97-54, and in the Senate, 24-12.

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Berlin Democrat Denise McNair is running for a term in the House of Representatives, 30th House District. She is running to unseat state Rep. Donna Veach, R-Berlin.

Age: 68

Party affiliation: Democrat

Occupation: Berlin Assistant Tax Collector, 4 years

Education: BA from UConn, JD from New England Law, Boston

Previous elected/appointed experience: Town Manager of Berlin 2008-2017, Revenue Collector for Berlin, 1993- 2008

Family: Married to Jim, daughter- Lauren 34, son- John 30

Campaign website: N/A

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

N/A

Why are you seeking this office?

I am seeking this office because I am concerned about women’s rights and the rights of other groups in the current climate.

I also hope to bridge the partisan divisions to come up with practical solutions to our problems.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The cost of living and I intend to work to reduce the overall cost of government.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Women’s right to choose, environmental concerns and gun regulations

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

I feel she has chosen party over people.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Health care access, education and criminal justice

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The efficient management of municipal budgets as both Town Manager and Revenue Collector, successful collective bargaining experience and the formulation of policy.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Don’t lie, don’t cheat, don’t steal, don’t whine, don’t complain and don’t make excuses — John Wooden

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I will always listen and will work hard.

From Oct. 18: 'Candidate Profile: Donna Veach, 30th House District'