Mark Adams

Mark Adams was born in New London, Connecticut. He graduated from the Norwich Free Academy. He attended Springfield College. His career experience includes working as a security officer.[1]

Mark Adams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in southeastern CT. I live in Norwich with my fiance and our 3 year old daughter and 2 other children, a son 23, and a daughter 20.

I work as a Public Safety Officer at a local college. I have previously managed and owned small businesses in the Health and Fitness industry as well as in the Security field.

I enjoy sports, concerts and writing.

I'm running for office to address the many issues facing our families today. I believe my family deserves better than what we've been getting from current Legislators over the past 20 years. If I selfishly go to Hartford to represent only my family, I'll ultimately be representing and fighting for everyone in our state.

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?

Make CT more affordable especially for our young adults just starting out and our seniors living on a fixed income. That means regulating taxes, utilities, and housing.I pledge to make our communities and roadways safer. I support our law enforcement officers and departments in helping them overcome the difficulties they face due an Act passed by the majority party in 2020. We are currently in crisis mode as our departments including the State Police are experiencing difficulties in recruitment and retention. This leaves every neighborhood vulnerable and our roadways uncovered as we're seeing a record number of motor vehicle fatalities due to drunk driving and speeding. We need to support those that have sworn to protect us. I will Back the Blue.Protect Parental and Women's Rights. Government is never going to tell me how to raise my children or tell my daughters what they can and can not choose what to do with their bodies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about making sure CT is more affordable for everyone. I want my children to be able to succeed and thrive here and for my parents to be able to enjoy their retirement without having to worry about the cost of living rising on their fixed income.

I'm also equally passionate about supporting our police and first responders and believe our education systems can be better to teachers and students.

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

Muhammad Ali. He was great fighter but a better humanitarian and understood what was important and stood on principles.

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

Someone who is able to relate to people who reflects the same views and values as them. Someone willing to listen to and fight to resolve their issues.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Common Sense

Empathy

The ability to listen to ideas from everyone

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Representing all of the people and not special interests. Not choosing a party over the public. Being a present active representative of the district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I represented everyone the way they deserve.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination attempt on President Reagan.

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

I was 11 and delivered the evening newspaper to a portion of the district I'd be representing.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The Beast from Beauty and the Beast

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ability to compromise. It's about the people of CT not the parties differences.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Economic development and infrastructure.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

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

Yes, it's important to work together for the common good if all. If we put the party lines aside and just focused on what's best for the people, we'd accomplish a lot of good.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I think Reagan was a great President and I was a fan of Joe Lieberman. I thought both of them were able to work with both sides on getting things done for the people.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

One race at a time. But would be open to it.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Everyday I'm out campaigning I hear stories that are impactful and I remember each one of them and will be taking them to Hartford as a reminder of why I'm doing what I'm doing.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Mayor's of Ledyard and Norwich

What committees interest you?

Public Safety

Education

Mark Adams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.