Marcus Furze

Marcus Furze ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 9, 2022.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Marcus is a first-generation Jamaican American raised in Hartford, Connecticut. He is a recent graduate from Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Management. In his spare time, he trains in Brazilian Jujitsu, rides his bike, and tends his garden.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Worker's empowerment is vital for the wellbeing and success of out country. Everyone should be taken care of and feel safe in their workplace.Many marginalized groups in our country have voices going unheard. Marcus will fight to amplify their voices and work to create the solutions they seek.Coming from a non-political background, Marcus understands that being a leader and taking care of those in need does not stop at party lines.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

-Workers Rights

-Social Services

-Education

-Reproductive rights

-Immigration reform

-LGBTQIA+ rights

-Access to proper healthcare

-Eliminating racial disparities

-Affordable housing

-Mental Health resources

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