Patch Candidate Profile: Harrison Amadasun For 14th House

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Democrat Harrison Amadasun is seeking the 14th House District seat representing South Windsor in the Nov. 3 election.

Amadasun, a consultant and former East Hartford selectman, identifies affordability as his top issue. He proposes reviewing electric bill charges, encouraging affordable housing construction and exploring shared municipal resources.

Here are the candidate’s responses to Patch’s questionnaire:

Candidate's Name:

Dr. Harrison Amadasun

What office are you seeking?

State Representative

Age:

68

District:

South Windsor, District 14

Party:

Democrat

Campaign website:

https://AmadasunforStateRep.com

Occupation:

Consultant

Family:

Married, 4 Adult Children

Does anyone in your family work in government?

First son, 3rd Term East Hartford Town Councilor

Previous public office:

2 Term Elected Selectman, Town of East Hartford: Former Vice Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of East Hartford: Former member , South Windsor Economic Development Commission

Why are you seeking this office?

To keep South Windsor as a place where young families, seniors, and working-class folks can afford to live, learn, work, play, and retire with confidence while giving them resources and opportunities they deserve. In addition, give the schools their fair share of education funding.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

Affordability is a big issue in CT. We need to begin to explore ways towns can share resources to save money. These savings can help to lessen the burden on their taxpayers. In addition, make the billionaires pay their fair share of taxes.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

The first step is to eradicate unrealistic electric bill charges such as delivery bills, transmission bills, etc.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

Help fight the Electric companies to review their unreasonable bill charges, such as delivery, while creating an independent review of the charges on the entire bill. It will be prudent to consider funding certain public programs through the State budget to support customers.

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Housing is another issue that requires the State to encourage more developers with constructive benefits that will enable them to build more affordable housing in our communities. The State also needs to support and encourage municipalities to reduce their property taxes so people can afford to stay in their homes.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I am well known to be a collaborative leader who puts people first.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I’m running as a Democrat for State Representative to keep South Windsor as a place where young families, seniors, and working-class folks can afford to live, learn, work, play, and retire with confidence. Too many families are priced out of the communities where they work, like South Windsor, while rising costs and limited supply push stability further out of reach. Housing isn’t just a market; it’s the foundation of health, dignity, and economic mobility.

In 2026, the rights of everyone in South Windsor reflect our dedication to freedom and equality. We need to create a future where everyone can live authentically and safely, knowing that every life matters, is valued, protected, and equal under the law.

I’ll fight for strong, well-funded public schools and mental health support for students, because South Windsor’s future depends on the opportunities we give our kids today.

I am ready to fight for South Windsor's future.

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Editor’s note: Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and the issues facing the state. The responses below were submitted by the candidate and reflect the candidate’s views. Responses are presented as submitted, with formatting added for readability.