Vincent Candelora
Connecticut Politician
Vin Candelora | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Themis Klarides |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn Candelora |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Connecticut College (BA) Pennsylvania State University (JD) |
| Signature |  |
Vincent J. Candelora is an American businessman, lawyer, and politician. Candelora is the State Representative for the 86th House District and also serves as the Republican Minority Leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Education
In 1992, Candelora earned a BA degree from Connecticut College. In 1995, Candelora earned a JD degree from Pennsylvania State University's Dickinson School of Law.[1]
Career
As a businessman, Candelora is the owner and manager of Connecticut Sportsplex. Candelora also works for Taconic Wire.[1][2]
Candelora is an attorney with Susman, Duffy, and Segaloff.[1]
Candelora's political career began as a council member of North Branford, Connecticut, where he served three terms.[1]
In 2006, Candelora was elected to the legislature. On November 8, 2016, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase and won the General election. On November 6, 2018, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase again and won the General election.[3][4]
Candelora is a Republican member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives for District 86, serving his 7th term.[1][5] Candelora's district includes the communities of Northford, North Guilford, Durham, and Wallingford.
Awards
- 2017 Connecticut Alliance of YMCA 2017's legislative champion. Given by Wallingford YMCA.[6]
- 2018 Charles Stetson Award. Given by Family Institute of Connecticut.[7]
Personal life
Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Vin Candelora's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Misur, Susan (June 21, 2010). "Candelora running unopposed in 86th District". nhregister.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "Vincent Candelora". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "Candelora holds on to 86th, Mushinsky wins 85th". nhregister.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "State Representative Vincent Candelora, The 86th General Assembly District". cthousegop.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Savino, Mike (November 17, 2017). "Candelora receives YMCA's lawmaker of the year award at event in Wallingford". myrecordjournal.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Wolfgang, Peter (2018). "Rep. Vincent Candelora is 2018 Stetson Awardee". ctfamily.org. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
External links
- bio of Candelora
- Vincent Candelora at ballotpedia.org
- Vincent Candelora at Votesmart.org
| Connecticut House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives 2021–present | Incumbent |
- v
- t
- e
Statewide elected officials and legislative leaders of Connecticut
- Ned Lamont, Governor
- Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant Governor
- Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State
- William Tong, Attorney General
- Erick Russell, Treasurer
- Sean Scanlon, Comptroller
- Susan Bysiewicz, President
- Martin Looney, President pro tempore
- Bob Duff, Majority Leader
- Kevin C. Kelly, Minority Leader
- Matthew Ritter, Speaker
- Bob Godfrey, Speaker pro tempore
- Jason Rojas, Majority Leader
- Vincent Candelora, Minority Leader
- Richard A. Robinson, Chief Justice
- Andrew J. McDonald
- Gregory D'Auria
- Raheem L. Mullins
- Steven D. Ecker
- Joan K. Alexander
- Nora Dannehy, Associate Justices
- Christine S. Vertefeuille
- Christine Keller, Senior Associate Justices
