Vincent Candelora
Connecticut Politician
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::summary Connecticut Politician ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Vincent Candelora |
| office | Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives |
| term_start | January 6, 2021 |
| predecessor | Themis Klarides |
| state_house1 | Connecticut |
| district1 | 86th |
| term_start1 | January 2007 |
| predecessor1 | Robert Ward |
| party | Republican |
| spouse | Carolyn Candelora |
| children | 3 |
| education | Connecticut College (BA) |
| Pennsylvania State University (JD) | |
| image | House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora.jpg |
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| name = Vincent Candelora | office = Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives | term_start = January 6, 2021 | term_end = | predecessor = Themis Klarides | successor = | state_house1 = Connecticut | district1 = 86th | term_start1 = January 2007 | term_end1 = | predecessor1 = Robert Ward | successor1 = | birth_date = | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | party = Republican | spouse = Carolyn Candelora | children = 3 | education = Connecticut College (BA) Pennsylvania State University (JD) | image = House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora.jpg
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.
Career
As a businessman, Candelora is the owner and manager of Connecticut Sportsplex. Candelora also works for Taconic Wire.
Candelora's political career began as a council member of North Branford, Connecticut, where he served three terms.
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.
Candelora is a Republican member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives for District 86, serving his 7th term. 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.
- 2018 Charles Stetson Award. Given by Family Institute of Connecticut.
Personal life
Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.
References
References
- "Vin Candelora's Biography". votesmart.org.
- Misur, Susan. (June 21, 2010). "Candelora running unopposed in 86th District". nhregister.com.
- "Vincent Candelora". ballotpedia.org.
- (November 6, 2018). "Candelora holds on to 86th, Mushinsky wins 85th". nhregister.com.
- "State Representative Vincent Candelora, The 86th General Assembly District". cthousegop.com.
- Savino, Mike. (November 17, 2017). "Candelora receives YMCA's lawmaker of the year award at event in Wallingford". myrecordjournal.com.
- Wolfgang, Peter. (2018). "Rep. Vincent Candelora is 2018 Stetson Awardee". ctfamily.org.
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