Election 2022: Meet 101st House District GOP Candidate John Rasimas

MADISON, CT —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, plus one U.S. Senate seat, 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

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

John Rasimas, a Madison resident, is running for State Representative For the 101st District

Campaign website

https://www.Rasimas2022.com

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation

Occupation

Certified Public Accountant

Family

Wife Kathy; Daughters Nicole, Andrea, Emily, and Mollie; Sons Kevin and Doug; 7 Grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

N/A

Age

62

Previous public office, appointive or elective

I was appointed Deputy State Auditor in 2016 and served in that capacity through March 2022

Why are you seeking this office?

I want to make Connecticut a better and more affordable state for our future generations.

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

Affordability - we need to cut state spending and taxes.

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

I am a fiscal conservative and am committed to making permanent tax cuts.

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

State spending has not been reduced enough to cut taxes permanently, and our state debt has increased.

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

Crime/Juvenile Justice reforms, local aid to Madison/Durham, local control and the Fentanyl problem.

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

I have worked with Democrats and Republicans to get things done. I led an office of 110 auditors that are charged with evaluating state government, and making recommendations to improve its operation.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Use your ears more than your mouth.

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

While I am a fiscal conservative, I consider myself a social libertarian - I believe in a less intrusive government.