Matthew Knickerbocker

Where they are running

• State Senate, District 32, Connecticut
• Connecticut

Also running

• Eric Berthel Republican

Where they stand

Public school funding: Matt Knickerbocker will seek a fair share of state funding for public schools so local taxpayers are not left filling funding gaps, while investing in classrooms and supporting teachers.

Unfunded mandates: He will work to end unfunded state mandates that require municipalities to cover costs or raise property taxes for decisions made in Hartford.

Special education: Matt will push for full reimbursement of excess special-education costs so schools can provide consistent services without straining local budgets or cutting other programs.