Ellen Read

Ellen Read was born in Memphis, Tennessee.[2][3] Read earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 2003 and a master's degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2011. Her career experience includes working as a grassroots and field manager with Open Democracy and NH Rebellion, a county coordinator with Public Citizen, and an adjunct professor of American government with Great Bay Community College.[2][3][4][5]

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Democracy reform, such as Ranked Choice Voting, Election Day Holiday, Ending Gerrymandering, and Campaign Finance Reform. Also Animal Welfare, Economic Justice such as livable wage, workers rights, and single player healthcare. Sustainability, particularly in agriculture and energy systems.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Bernie, because he has consistently stood for what is right, whether it was popular or not. Whether he upset other Democrats or not. He's fought many lonely fights, and never gave up.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Where to Invade Next

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, selflessness, honesty. All of which are rare among politicians... Of both parties.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That policy makers should have the courage and integrity to speak up for and support the right things morally, even if it hurts their career or upsets those around them.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Waterfalls - TLC

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

There are no checks on the first house from the second house, but certainly it would be faster to pass legislation, for better or worse.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Algorithm based suggestions, modified by an independent and well qualified commission only when necessary.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Getting big money out of the political system and restoring integrity in democracy and transparency and accountability in government.

Economic justice and creating an economy and programs that provide for EVERYONE.

Aggressively combating climate change and moving to clean energy, building, and transportation infrastructure that protects the environment.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Same as above:

Democracy reform

Economic justice

Climate change/environment

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course. It's necessary to get anything passed. Civility is dying and we must revive it.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Algorithm with independent commission