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Vincent Candelora
Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byThemis Klarides
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 86th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 2007
Preceded byRobert Ward
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarolyn Candelora
Children3
EducationConnecticut College (BA)
Pennsylvania State University (JD)
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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

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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

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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

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Personal life

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Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
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    Connecticut House of Representatives
    Preceded by

    Themis Klarides

    Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives
    2021–present
    Incumbent

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