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Edward Meyer
| Edward Meyer | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Majority Leader, Connecticut State Senate | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| New York State Assembly | ||
| 1971-1975 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Yale University (1957) | |
| J.D. | Yale University (1961) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 15, 1935 | |
| Place of birth | New York, NY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Protestant-Congregationalist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Meyer was an Assemblyman in the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1975. He was on the New York State Board of Regents from 1977 to 2000. In 2000 he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He has been a member of the Guilford Democratic Committee since 2001.
Meyer earned his BA from Yale University in 1957. He went on to receive his Tripos from Cambridge University in 1958. He then earned his JD from Yale Law University in 1961.
Meyer was an Associate for Davis Polk and Wardwell from 1961 to 1964. He then worked as an Assistant United States Prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice from 1964 to 1968. He also worked as Partner for Spengler Carlson from 1968 to 1988. From 1988 to 2004 he was Partner for Meyer, Taub, and Wild.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meyer served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Government Administration and Elections, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding | ||||
| • Government Administration and Elections, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding | ||||
| • Government Administration and Elections | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Meyer ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 12. Meyer ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Cindy Cartier (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2][3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Edward Meyer Incumbent |
53.2% | 25,888 | |
| Republican | Cindy Cartier | 46.8% | 22,736 | |
| Total Votes | 48,624 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Meyer ran for re-election to the 12th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Lisa Davenport (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 12 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Meyer (D)
|
21,311 | |||
| Lisa Davenport (R) | 19,567 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Meyer won re-election to the 12th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Ryan Suerth (R).[4]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Meyer (D)
|
30,565 | |||
| Ryan Suerth (R) | 20,430 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Meyer raised $105,064 in contributions. [5]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $86,621 |
| Democratic Senate Majority PAC Of Connecticut | $1,500 |
2008
In 2008, Meyer collected $101,031 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $84,500 |
| Edward Meyer | $500 |
| Frank Carrano | $100 |
| Mark Simon | $100 |
| Leonard Farber | $100 |
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.[7]
2012
Meyer received a score of 1 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 17th highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 1 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[7]
Recent news
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Edward Meyer News Feed
- Guilford's Sen. Edward Meyer Supports New Mattress Fee - Patch.com
- Meyer, Senate Approves Beer-Box Bill - Patch.com
- Connecticut Senate Approves Mattress Recycling Bill - Furniture World Magazine (press release)
- Sen. Ed Meyer Highlights Legislature's Environmental Priorities on Earth Day - Patch.com
- Senate approves fewer emission tests for coal-burning power plant - Ct Post
- Mattress recycling bill moves to Connecticut governor - New Haven Register
- Bill seeks to collar unlicensed kennels - Ct Post
- Meyer Leads Candidates for US Court - Hartford Courant
- Beer-box bill goes to governor - Ct Post
- Mattress recycling bill moves to Conn. governor - Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Personal
Meyer and his wife, Patty Ann, have six children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Edward Meyer
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004
References
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Candidate List" Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Edward Meyer
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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