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Andrew Roraback
| Andrew Roraback | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 30 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-January 5, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000 per year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Yale University (1983) | |
| J.D. | University of Virginia Law School (1987) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 29, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Torrington, Connecticut | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Roraback was a Republican member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 30 from 2001 to 2013.
Biography
Roraback earned his BA from Yale University in 1983. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Virginia Law School in 1987.
Career
Roraback was a Republican member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 30 from 2001 to 2013. He served as the Minority Caucus Chairman and Deputy Minority Leader Pro Tempore from 2007 to 2013.
Roraback also served in the Connecticut State House of Representatives from 1994 to 2000.
Roraback has been Partner/Attorney of Roraback and Roraback since 1988. He has also worked as Harwinton Town Attorney from 1994 to the present.
Committee assignments
Connecticut State Senate
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roraback served on these committees:
- Environment Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Ranking Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Ranking Member
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Regulations Review Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Co-Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roraback served on these committees:
- Environment Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Ranking Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Finance Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Regulation Review Committee, Connecticut Senate
Issues
Political positions
Death penalty
Roraback was the only senate Republican that voted to repeal the death penalty in the state of Connecticut in 2009.[3]
Campaign themes
2012
- Jobs and the Economy
- Education
- Health Care
- Immigration
- Defense and Foreign Policy
- Veterans Affairs
- Environment
- Energy
Elections
2012
Roraback ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Connecticut's 5th District. Roraback won the nomination on the Republican ticket.[4] The signature filing deadline was June 12, 2012 with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012. Roraback defeated Mark Greenberg, Justin Bernier and Lisa Wilson-Foley in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1] He was defeated by Elizabeth Esty in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Elizabeth Esty |
51.3% | 146,098 | |
| Republican | Andrew Roraback | 48.7% | 138,637 | |
| Independent | John Pistone | 0% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 284,747 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Roraback ran for re-election to the 30th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Roraback (R)
|
27,379 | |||
| Dennis O'Neil (Working Families Party) | 3,875 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roraback won re-election to the 30th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Michael Renzullo (D).[6]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Roraback (R)
|
32,285 | |||
| Michael Renzullo (D) | 15,717 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Roraback did not win election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Roraback's campaign committee raised a total of $1,578,508 and spent $1,574,454.[7]
| U.S. House, Connecticut District 5, 2012 - Andrew Roraback Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,578,508 |
| Total Spent | $1,574,454 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $3,269,050 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $3,228,060 |
| Top contributors to Andrew Roraback's campaign committee | |
| Roraback & Roraback | $25,250 |
| State of Connecticut | $15,412 |
| O&G Industries | $14,000 |
| Bradley, Foster & Sargent | $13,000 |
| United Technologies | $8,250 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Retired | $279,319 |
| Securities & Investment | $97,345 |
| Leadership PACs | $75,500 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $74,050 |
| Real Estate | $38,810 |
2010
In 2010, Roraback raised $4,733 in contributions. [8]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
In 2008, Roraback collected $55,959 in donations.[9]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $39,040 |
| Goshen Republican Town Committee | $139 |
| Priscilla Buckley | $100 |
| Roberta Olson | $100 |
| James DiMartino | $100 |
Personal
Roraback lives in Goshen, Connecticut with his wife Kara and their son Andrew Kevin.[10]
Scorecards
Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
The Yankee Institute, a pro-market think tank, releases its Voter Guide after each two-year legislative term. Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted in ten key votes. The Institute selects key votes which "reveal the differences between those legislators that would harness the power of individual liberty and the market to improve lives, and those that prefer a centrally-planned approach." A legislator with a 10 voted in agreement with the Yankee Institute on all 10 votes, while a legislator with a 0 voted against the Yankee Institute's views or was absent for all 10 votes.[11]
2012
Roraback received a score of 8 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 2nd highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 1 lower than his score of 9 for the 2009-10 term.[11]
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External links
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998
- Andrew Roraback's Campaign Website
- Andrew Roraback's Flickr Account
- Andrew Roraback's Twitter Account
- Andrew Roraback's Facebook Page
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results "U.S. House primary election results" Accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ ABC News "2012 General Election Results"
- ↑ Yes on Death Penalty Replacement, statute HB 6578
- ↑ The Register Citizen "Roraback officially in the running for 5th District seat (Updated with video)" Accessed December 2, 2011
- ↑ ABC News "2012 General Election Results"
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Open Secrets "Andrew Roraback 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed March 19, 2013
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Andrew Roraback
- ↑ Roraback for Congress "About Andrew" Accessed December 22, 2011
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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Connecticut State Senate - District 30 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Clark J. Chapin (R) |
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- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012
- Republican Party
- Connecticut
- 2012 challenger
- U.S. House candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (defeated)
- Former member, Connecticut State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2000
- 2010 unopposed
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- State Senate running for U.S. House, 2012
