Honored to Serve as Your State Senator – Witkos

I want to take a moment to thank my fellow residents in the 8th Senate District for placing your trust in me to represent our communities in Hartford. Being elected to the state Senate is an incredible honor and I am extremely proud to have earned the support of people throughout Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, Granby, Hartland, Harwinton, New Hartford, Norfolk, Simsbury and Torrington.

 Senator Witkos joins fellow Republican Senators at a state Capitol press conference to announce their election wins.

Senator Witkos joins fellow Republican Senators at a state Capitol press conference to announce their election wins.

I also want to express my sincere appreciation for my family, friends and volunteers who have supported me and my vision for a better Connecticut. As Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore I will continue to fight for change in Hartford to make our state a great place to live, work and raise our families.

Connecticut is a beautiful state that sadly faces many challenges. Together we have to address these challenges head on. We must work together to reduce burdens on families, grow jobs and create a business environment people can be confident about. Now that the Republican minority party has gained 3 seats in the state Senate, we have tied the Democrats 18-18 and will share control of the chamber. I look forward to this change and hope it will foster more balanced conversations and encourage collaboration across the aisle to do what is in the best interest of our state and our residents.

As I prepare for a new legislative session, I also look forward to hearing from all of you, my constituents. As your state senator, it’s my responsibility to bring your voices and unique ideas to Hartford. I firmly believe that no single person owns a monopoly on good ideas. So when it comes to solving the state’s mounting budget problems or enacting new state policy, I believe every person should have an opportunity to share their ideas for bettering our state. To make your voice heard, please visit my website at www.senatorwitkos.com and click “Take Action.”

Thank you for your support and trust.

-Kevin Witkos

 

 

Update: Online link – ICYMI: “Conservative Chat” with columnist Don Pesci Charter channel 191

“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday evening, December 1st, 2016, at 7PM on Charter Cable Channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents a new half-hour interview with BRTC Chair Juliana Simone and columnist Don Pesci. Don and Juliana discuss this past election, Election Day results, national and state, the media and its role in the election, our next President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, the post Election Day speeches of House Speaker Paul Ryan, losing democrat candidate Hillary Clinton, President Obama, a quick pick for Trump’s cabinet, and more!

Juliana Simone has her own blog: “In My Vue.” Don Pesci also has his own blog: “Connecticut Commentary: Red Notes From A Blue State.”

For those of you outside of the viewing area or who are not Charter/Spectrum cable subscribers, this show can be seen on-line next week at www.ctv13.net – under Programming/Watch Online/search word Conservative. Will update when it’s up.

https://communityaccesstv.viebit.com/#c4LOayy2eM8K

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Barkhamsted Election Day Results

November 8th, 2016

Written by Juliana Simone

The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee is proud to have won our town for our Presidential nominee Donald Trump, as well as our Congressional candidate, Matthew Corey, and our State Senator Kevin Witkos.

Numbers just reported from our fine Registrar of Voters:

POTUS:

Trump/Pence: 1155

Clinton/Kaine: 899

{Libertarian candidate ticket got 94 and Green party ticket got 36}

U.S. Senate:

Richard Blumenthal: 1099

Dan Carter: 1005

{libertarian candidate 43 and Green party candidate 19}

U.S. States Representative (CT-1)

Matthew Corey: 1077

Rep. John Larson: 1014

{green party candidate 41}

State Senator:

Kevin Witkos (R-8): 1504

Pena: 648

State Rep. Simanski: 805 {unopposed}

Registrar of Voters (R): 

Susan Day: 1625