Vincent Candelora
Vincent J. Candelora is an American businessman, lawyer, and politician. Candelora is the Connecticut State House of Representatives for District 86, serving his 7th term.
Vincent J. Candelora | |
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Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 86th - North Branford district | |
Assumed office January 2007 | |
Preceded by | Robert Ward |
Personal details | |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn Candelora |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Connecticut College, Dickinson School of Law |
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Education
In 1992, Candelora earned a BA degree from Connecticut College. In 1995, Candelora earned a JD degree from Pennsylvania State University 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 Made 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 Northford, Connecticut; North Guilford, Connecticut; Durham, Connecticut and Wallingford, Connecticut.
Awards
Personal life
Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.[1][2]
References
- "Vin Candelora's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- 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.