Politics & Government
Candidate Profile: John J. Flynn, 140th District
John Flynn shares with Patch why he should be elected to the state House of Representatives to represent Norwalk.

CONNECTICUT — The 2020 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 presidential 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 with a 91 to 60 lead over Republicans in the House and a 22 to 14 lead in the Senate.
Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.
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John J. Flynn, a Norwalk resident is running for House of Representatives District 140.
<b>Age:</b> 57
<b>Party affiliation:</b> Republican Party
<b>Family:</b>2 sons
<b>Occupation:</b>Pro-se Litigator, electrician, plumber, carpenter painter, stock trader.
<b>Previous elected experience:</b>NONE, running vs Richard Blumenthal in 2022. In the 2020 POTUS (debate at Debatetourney.com).
<b>Family members in government:</b>no
Campaign website: www.proselitigatorct.com and others.
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<b>The single most pressing issue facing our state is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.</b>
Prosecutorial misconduct, judicial misconduct, and corruption.
<b>What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?</b>
My opponent does not even recognize our problems and wants to defund the Police.
<b>What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?</b>
Fst cv 14 5014296-s on Jud.ct.gov Money laundering governor Malloy. Fstcv 14 5014345-s Corruption of the Chief state's Attorney Richard Colangelo. Immunity deals for racketeering .
<b>Do you believe Connecticut needs reform when it comes to electric utility oversight? What steps, if any should be taken?</b>
Yes, retrofit Manresa. Millbrook is a terrible deal. The Green New Deal written by Blumenthal is worse than the Iran deal of his.
<b>What steps should state government take to bolster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic for local businesses?</b>
First fix the Mortgage market, landlords have no rights, Housing is a disaster.
<b>List other issues that define your campaign platform:</b>
Due process in the Blue Constitution State. Stone Crushing in the 140, The walk Bridge, the SONO Mall, Opioids, the housing Authority, Washington Village, and 20 more large problems. Health and Safety, etc. The largest problem is the Ethics Commission; we filed 13 unanswered complaints since 2018. No response, no call backs. Zoning problems like "Firetree" and the falsified affidavits.
<b>What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?</b>
Family man. Advocate's Advocate. Sanctuary Cities and foreign nations, crime and white collar criminals.
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