Alexander Taubes
Alex Taubes (Petitioning) ran for election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 11. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Taubes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Taubes was born on November 8, 1988, in Lake Forest, Illinois. He graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in 2011. He went on to obtain his J.D. from Yale Law School in 2015. Taubes professional experience includes working at a civil rights law firm. He also is a co-founder of a prisoners' debate club.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 11
Incumbent Martin Looney defeated Jameson White and Alex Taubes in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Martin Looney (D) | 74.7 | 27,336 |
 | Jameson White (R) | 23.1 | 8,462 | |
 | Alex Taubes (Petitioning)  | 2.2 | 795 | |
| Total votes: 36,593 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Martin Looney advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jameson White advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 11.
Endorsements
To view Taubes' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Alex Taubes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Taubes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a civil rights attorney and socialist advocate for human rights running for the state senate to represent New Haven, Hamden, and North Haven, Connecticut. As a civil rights attorney, I represent ordinary people who have been harmed by government or corporate misconduct. In my work I see that Connecticut's laws need change. My opponent, incumbent state senator Martin Looney, has held office in Connecticut for forty years. I believe this progressive district wants a champion for reforms like the Green New Deal, the legalization of cannabis, a housing guarantee, and reforms to the state tax structure.
- Green New Deal
- Legalize Cannabis
- Black Lives Matter
Election reform, such as the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting and liberalization of ballot access laws.
Zoning and affordable housing reform.
Economic, social, environmental, and racial justice.
As a lifelong Connecticut resident, serving the Connecticut community.
The abolitionists and people of moral clarity throughout history who went against conventional norms to champion justice.
Not yet - but maybe we can make one!
Diligence and understanding.
I work hard, follow up, listen, and relate to people of diverse experiences. My expertise is in using the law to benefit ordinary people.
Pushing forward an agenda that benefits the people of the district.
Progress for environmental, economic, and racial justice.
September 11, 2001. I was in seventh grade.
In middle school, I won an internship with then-Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. I forget how long it lasted.
None - abolish one and have one chamber like Nebraska. We already join the two chambers for committee purposes.
Not necessarily.
Inequality and segregation.
Active legislature pushing policy and keeping the governor in check.
Of course - otherwise nothing will get done.
Independent nonpartisan commission to ensure competitiveness and compactness.
Judiciary and appropriations.
Not necessarily.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2020
