In America’s 250th year, the Constitution State continues to be a model for fulfilling the promises laid out by our founders. The foundations of our republic have been severely shaken in recent years, testing the resiliency of America, its states, and its people in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. Connecticut Democrats are showing the way forward. We are setting an example for the nation by proudly standing up for and fighting to protect our state and its residents.

As we mark our 250th year, the Declaration of Independence takes on a new relevance as we remember what we are celebrating, and renew our work to fulfil the promise America holds for all.

As Connecticut Democrats continue this work, we look to the Declaration as our guide.

“...certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness…”

We believe that people cannot reach their full potential unless their basic needs are met, they have a sense of personal security, and are connected to a safe and inclusive society. This includes, but is not limited to:

Life - We advocate for safe food, clean water, clean air, affordable housing, and affordable healthcare. We also stand for the freedom to make decisions about reproduction.

Liberty - We stand for freedom of expression and identity, protection against all forms of discrimination and violence, strong elementary and secondary education, and individual rights.

the pursuit of Happiness - we work to ensure that all are able to live a fulfilled and meaningful life that is supported by pathways to post-secondary education and occupation that best suits them, a safe workplace, and livable wages and pensions that enable any person aspiring to comfortably afford life in the state for themselves and their families. We also work to ensure our residents are free from misinformation and fear, and to protect the natural beauty of this state.

“...deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”

We are committed to upholding democracy, civil rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. This includes, but is not limited to:

Just Powers - We work to ensure that all in Connecticut can enjoy the benefits of life in this state while guarding against attempts to improperly deprive anyone who lives here of their rights and freedoms.

Consent of the Governed - We stand for expanding voting rights and candidate choices, while maintaining our high standards of election integrity. We work to enable residents to make decisions that affect them that are based on a shared reality, guided by shared values, grounded in science, and enabled by a free press. We stand for the protection of public information from the corrupting influence of excessive wealth and political privilege.