David Stavens
David Stavens (Republican Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 57. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Stavens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
In 2020, the local Republican Party endorsed Stavens to replace incumbent candidate Christopher Davis on the general election ballot after Davis withdrew from the race.[1][2]
Biography
David Stavens was born in Manchester, Connecticut. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[3]
Elections
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Jaime Foster defeated David Stavens in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jaime Foster (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party / Griebel Frank for CT Party) | 50.4 | 4,963 |
 | David Stavens (R)  | 49.6 | 4,886 | |
| Total votes: 9,849 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jaime Foster advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. David Stavens advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57
Jaime Foster defeated David Stavens in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jaime Foster (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 51.7 | 6,795 |
| David Stavens (R) | 48.3 | 6,346 | |
| Total votes: 13,141 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Taylor Biniarz (D)
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Stavens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stavens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For those who do not know me, I am a lifelong resident of Ellington, CT, who has always had a passion for my community and State. Today, I reside in Ellington with my wife of 30 years and am father of five children, three of whom are in the Ellington School System. Since 1997, I have been the managing member of Barber Utilities, LLC, a local business that works with CT Natural Gas and CT Water to continuously improve the State’s infrastructure.
Having a degree in civil engineering from my attendance at Wentworth Institute of Technology, I became more involved with the Town of Ellington in 2011 when I was elected to serve on Planning & Zoning. This led to the interest of pursuing a seat on the Board of Selectmen in 2015, where I have proudly served the town further the last four terms.
- Promote Financial Accountability. We are living in a time where the financial burden of inflation is hurting not only businesses, but families. Every dollar counts now more than ever. Gas prices are through the roof, food costs more, and although the suspense on the gas tax has helped some, it isn't indefinite and not doing enough to ease the financial burden. Suspending taxes, or increasing expenditures is not helping our District. I will help bring financial accountability back into the legislature, and put you first when it comes to how CT budgets.
- Support Businesses. As someone who has owned a business for over 20 years, I understand the struggles businesses face. Now more than ever, they are carrying the burden of paying back federal loans given to CT during the pandemic, on top of having to deal with inflation, rising gas prices and the challenge of finding employees to hire at a livable wage. I will work hard to stop legislation from being passed that will hurt CT businesses.
- Retain Local Zoning Control. The State’s approach of a one size fits all, take it or leave it mentality of how areas should be zoned will not work. The approach that needs to be followed is to inform residents on what is going on, engage them on issues like affordable housing, give them opportunities to be heard on these matters, and learn and work in a collaborative way to create common sense, community solutions that are meaningful and durable. People know their communities better than anyone.
Right now, I have been following the over taxation of businesses and the recent Heavy Use Tax that will fall on trucks over 26,000 GVW. Connecticut cannot continue to rely on the backs of our businesses.
The Police Accountability bill that was passed the past session needs to be revisited as well.
-Fiscal Responsibility
-High work ethic
-Works well with others
-Problem solver
-Reducing the State debt
Yes. Anyone running for any elected position on a state level should have some experience on a local level in order to understand basic procedures, general policy making and order of operation.
100%. Building relationships with other legislators is beneficial, especially if they represent neighboring districts. Collaboration is a major part of working towards a better Connecticut. If we don't grow in a positive direction with our colleagues, nothing can be accomplished.
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2020
David Stavens did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Journal Inquirer, "Davis won’t run for 6th term in 57th House District," July 20, 2020
- ↑ Journal Inquirer, "Republicans endorse Ellington selectman for 57th House District seat," July 30, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 28, 2022
