Maria Horn

Representative Horn received her bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1986, then went on to obtain her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1993. After graduation, Horn spent four years working in corporate finance at JP Morgan & Co. She then worked at Debevoise & Plimpton before becoming a law clerk for a federal judge. The bulk of Representative Horn’s professional career took place in New York where she worked for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division. Until June of 2018, Representative Horn chaired the Board of Trustees of the Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, a board which she had been a member of since 2009. She served as a member of the Board of Directors for the domestic violence prevention agency, Women’s Support Services, and went on to chair the Women’s Support Service’s Governance Committee.

Representative Horn was first elected to represent District 64 in the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2018. After election she joined the Environment Committee, the Joint Committee on Judiciary, and was selected as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.[1]

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Jobs, healthcare, and education.[5][6]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

I am passionate about both equity and common sense. I believe everyone should have access to comprehensive affordable healthcare, including the full spectrum of reproductive services and information, and that no family should be wiped out by a health crisis. I believe that every child should have access to quality public education, from pre-school to post secondary education and job training. I believe in providing small business with the tools they need to succeed, and in protecting the environment as the sacred trust and economic asset it is to so many residents of the NW Corner. And I believe in a legal system that is both just and fair, pays attention to its impact on different communities.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6]

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

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan was a professor of mine in law school, and is a mentor and example to me of someone who uses her fierce intellect, tempered by compsssion and humor, to ensure that our system of laws treats everyone fairly.[6]

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

Integrity. Willingness to ask questions, admit when you are wrong, and change your mind. Strength to stand up against the tide when necessary to defend your principles. Ability to search for root causes of social challenges, and pay attention to the impact of governmental laws and policies.[6]

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job, at 13, was working in a barn. I learned to muck stalls, care for the animals, clean and oil tack, and hay a field. And show up on time, work hard and effectively, and get along with my co-workers.[6]

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

Yes, absolutely. It is critical to be able to listen well to those who have different political priorities, both to find common ground and to improve your own policy prescriptions. Governing is complex, and there will be plenty of people with whom you can agree on one issue, but not another.;Yes, absolutely. It is critical to be able to listen well to those who have different political priorities, both to find common ground and to improve your own policy prescriptions. Governing is complex, and there will be plenty of people with whom you can agree on one issue, but not another.[6]

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I strongly favor a nonpartisan process that encourages competitive districts and ensures that every vote counts.[6]