George Austin

George Austin met his wife and stepson in Mexico when he was seventeen, then navigated the immigration process to bring them to the United States.¹ He married young and built his working life while raising a family.¹ He now lives in Suffield and works in construction and small business.²

He put himself through Central Connecticut State University, earning a degree in construction management while developing his business.¹ His professional memberships include the Home Builders and Remodelers Association and the National Federation of Independent Business.¹ He has also supported youth sports and community organizations.²

Austin is making his first campaign for elected office and supports congressional term limits.³ He also favors discussing congressional age limits.³ He has criticized immigration raids at places such as Home Depot while opposing abolition of ICE and supporting stronger border enforcement.³ His education platform proposes federal support for apprenticeships, technical training and partnerships connecting students with local employers.⁴

His economic agenda calls for tax relief, infrastructure investment and measures intended to make housing more affordable.⁵ He also wants schools to restore practical courses such as woodwork and metalwork, alongside expanded training for manufacturing and defense jobs.⁴ He faces Democratic incumbent Joe Courtney in Connecticut's 2nd District on November 3.⁶