Anthony DiLizia
Anthony DiLizia (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 9, 2022.
DiLizia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Anthony DiLizia was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army from 2014 to 2020.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Connecticut District 2
Incumbent Joe Courtney defeated Mike France, Kevin Blacker, and William Hall in the general election for U.S. House Connecticut District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joe Courtney (D) | 58.2 | 165,946 | |
Mike France (R) | 40.2 | 114,506 | ||
Kevin Blacker (G) | 0.9 | 2,439 | ||
William Hall (L) | 0.8 | 2,140 |
Total votes: 285,031 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joe Courtney advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Anthony DiLizia (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike France advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Connecticut District 2.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Anthony DiLizia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DiLizia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|Anthony DiLizia is a proud, gay, United States Army Veteran running as a Democrat for Connecticut’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Anthony served his country for 6 years; first as an All-source Military Intelligence Analyst, and then as a Behavioral Health Specialist. He deployed to the Middle East in 2015 in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan Shield, conducting aerial drone operations and intelligence development in Syria and Iraq. At the end of his 6 years of service, Anthony led a team in the Fort Hood, TX drive through COVID-19 testing site, helping facilitate the successful testing of Soldiers and civilian personnel. Currently, Anthony is the Operations Director for Make Your Mark Customization, a merchandizing company which he oversees and coordinates business and corporate accounts. Anthony is a social activist who cares deeply about helping his community and communities across the Country. He believes that the government needs substantial reform to tackle a corrupt political machine that places super-PACs, lobbyists, and special interests before the interests of real people.
- I am a strong advocate for term limits for Congress and substantial campaign finance reform.
- When it comes to the environment there is no compromise. We must act swiftly and aggressively to address the climate crisis and secure our species future.
- I believe that access to healthcare is a human right. No person should have to choose between seeking medical care or paying their mortgage.
I am passionate about climate change and environmental activism, education reform and affordable college, and furthering the fight for social, racial, and LGBTQ+ equality and diverse representation across all levels of government.
Selfless service, Integrity, and courage to stand up for what’s right.
As a United States Army Veteran, and candidate of a District with a naval base, Coast Guard Academy, and naval submarine contractor I would like to serve on the Armed Forces Committee. I believe that all Veterans in Congress should serve on that committee, as it takes real experiences and knowledge of our military system to truly understand how to best support our service members and Veterans.
I think that the length of terms is adequate as long as term limits are implemented.
I am a strong supporter of Congressional Term Limits and have taken the U.S. Term Limits pledge. I believe that the longer a politician is in office, the more their interests get swayed by a corrupt campaign finance system that pumps money into the legislative process. We must not allow our elected officials to spend a lifetime in a Congress just to retire on a cushy congressional pension off of the backs of the tax-payers.
Compromise is necessary in certain instances. However, when it comes to things like social, racial, LGBTQ+ equality, environmental protection, education reform, and healthcare access the is NO compromise. Human rights should not be a debate.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate U.S. House Connecticut District 2 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2021