Edith Prague
| Edith Prague | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 19 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-January 5, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000 per year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 1994 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Connecticut House of Representatives | ||
| 1982-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Eastern Connecticut State University (1965) | |
| Master's | University of Connecticut (1975) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 23, 1925 | |
| Place of birth | Methuen, MA | |
| Profession | Newspaper Columnist | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Prague earned her BS in Education from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1965. She went on to receive her MA in Social Work from the University of Connecticut in 1975.
Prague is a Licensed Certified Health Insurance Consultant. She was a Teacher at F.R. Hoble School from 1965 to 1970. She then taught at Horace Porter School from 1970 to 1972. She worked as Interim Administrative Assistant for Horace Porter School from 1975 to 1976. From 1976 to 1982 she was a Medical Social Worker for Natchaug Valley Community Health Agency. She has been a Newspaper Columnist for Medicare Mailbox since 1977.
Prague was Commissioner of the State Department on Aging. She served on the Columbia Board of Education from 1977 to 1982. She then served in the Connecticut State House of Representatives from 1982 to 1990.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Prague served on these committees:
- Aging Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Co-Chair
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Collective Bargaining
- Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Health and Hospitals
- Subcommittee on Human Services, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on Legislative
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Co-Chair
- Public Health Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Prague served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Vice Chair
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Public Health Committee, Connecticut Senate
Elections
2012
Prague did not seek re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Prague ran for re-election to the 19th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Sean Sullivan (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Edith Prague (D)
|
15,597 | |||
| Sean Sullivan (R) | 14,795 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Prague won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate unopposed.[1]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edith Prague (D)
|
29,475 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Prague raised $60,344 in contributions. [2]
Her largest contributor was the Working Families Party, which donated $5,850 to her campaign.
2008
In 2008, Maynard collected $10,090 in donations.[3]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Connecticut Education Association | $1,500 |
| AFSCME Council 4 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut Federation of Teachers | $1,000 |
| University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association | $750 |
| Connecticut State Auto Workers | $500 |
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.[4]
2012
Prague received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 15 others for the lowest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 2 lower than her score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[4]
Recent news
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Edith Prague News Feed
- Prague pushes to keep senior safety bill alive - Norwich Bulletin
- Panel discussion tackles non-GMO labeling and marketing - TheDay.com
- Elderly in Connecticut need Prague on the job - TheDay.com
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Personal
Prague is widowed and has four children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Edith Prague
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State Senate - District 19 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by Catherine A. Osten (D) |
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