Vincent Candelora Explained

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)
Signature:Vincent Candelora signature.png

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

Personal life

Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vin Candelora's Biography . votesmart.org . June 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: Candelora running unopposed in 86th District . nhregister.com . Susan . Misur . June 21, 2010 . June 3, 2019.
  3. Web site: Vincent Candelora . ballotpedia.org . June 3, 2019.
  4. Web site: Candelora holds on to 86th, Mushinsky wins 85th . nhregister.com . November 6, 2018 . June 3, 2019.
  5. Web site: State Representative Vincent Candelora, The 86th General Assembly District . cthousegop.com . June 3, 2019.
  6. Web site: Candelora receives YMCA's lawmaker of the year award at event in Wallingford . myrecordjournal.com . Mike . Savino . November 17, 2017 . June 3, 2019.
  7. Web site: Rep. Vincent Candelora is 2018 Stetson Awardee . ctfamily.org . Peter . Wolfgang . 2018 . June 3, 2019.