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Edwin Gomes
| Edwin Gomes | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 23 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| November 14, 2005-January 5, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000 per year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Bridgeport City Council | ||
| 1983-1989, 1999-2005 | ||
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Army | |
| Years of service | 1958-1963 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gomes was a member of the Bridgeport City Council from 1983 to 1989 and again from 1999 to 2005.
Gomes served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1963. From 1961 to 1962 he was stationed in Korea. He worked as a Laborer/Annealer for Carpenter Steel from 1963 to 1977. He then worked as International Representative of District 1 for the United Steelworkers of America.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gomes served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Collective Bargaining, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on General Government A, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Subcommittee on Judicial and Corrections
- Subcommittee on Regulation and Protection
- Housing Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Co-Chair
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gomes served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- General Law Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Housing Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Gomes ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 23. Gomes was defeated by Andres Ayala, Jr. in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. Gomes continued to run for the seat on the Working Families Party ticket but his name no longer appears on the list of candidates.[1][2]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Andres Ayala, Jr. |
42.5% | 2,129 |
| Ernest E. Newton II | 34.7% | 1,739 |
| Edwin Gomes Incumbent | 22.7% | 1,138 |
| Total Votes | 5,006 | |
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Gomes ran for re-election to the 23rd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Milton Johnson (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 23 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edwin Gomes (D)
|
10,797 | |||
| Milton Johnson (R) | 275 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gomes won re-election to the 23rd District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Milton Johnson (R).[3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edwin Gomes (D)
|
20,108 | |||
| Milton Johnson (R) | 2,308 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Gomes raised $19,435 in contributions. [4]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carpenters Local 24 PAC | $1,500 |
| Ne Regional Council/Carpenters Ct, OPC | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008, Gomes collected $100,684 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $83,025 |
| Edwin Gomes | $280 |
| Michelle Moore | $120 |
| Alfred Czulada | $100 |
| Theodore Feng | $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.[6]
2012
Gomes 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 his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[6]
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Personal
Gomes is married and has six children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Edwin Gomes
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006
References
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Candidate List" Accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Edwin Gomes
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State Senate - District 23 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Andres Ayala, Jr. (D) |
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