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Gale D. Candaras
| Gale D. Candaras | ||
 | ||
| Massachusetts State Senate, First Hampden and Hampshire | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1997-2006 | ||
| Wilbraham Selectman | ||
| 1990-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fairleigh Dickinson University | |
| J.D. | Western New England College School of Law, 1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Brooklyn | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Candaras served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1997 to 2006. She served on the Wilbraham Planning Board, the Wilbraham Finance Committee, and the Wilbraham Board of Selectmen.
Biography
Candaras earned her bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and J.D. from the Western New England College School of Law. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney and for Goldman Sachs, Institutional Investor Magazine, and Neuberger and Berger.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Candaras served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Global Warming and Climate Change | ||||
| • Post Audit and Oversight | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Candaras served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Judiciary Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Municipalities and Regional Government Joint | ||||
| • Post Audit and Oversight | ||||
| • Revenue Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Candaras served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Candaras won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate First Hampden and Hampshire District. Candaras was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Candaras won re-election to the First Hampden and Hampshire District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Thomas McCarthy ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Hampden and Hampshire District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gale D. Candaras (D)
|
30,122 | |||
| Thomas McCarthy (R) | 21,645 | |||
| All Others | 46 | |||
| Blanks | 2,936 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Candaras was re-elected in the Senate election for the First Hampden and Hampshire district.[3] In this election she raised $154,015-; of that total $141,101 (92.1%) was from in state contributions and $12,184 (7.9%) was from out of state contributions.[4]
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Hampden and Hampshire district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gale Candaras (D)
|
55,468 | |||
| All Others | 880 | |||
| Blanks | 20,459 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Candaras received $122,010 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gale D. Candaras's campaign in 2010 | |
| Turley Publications | $1,092 |
| Flynn, Michael J | $1,000 |
| Cignoli, Anthony L | $1,000 |
| Flynn, Dr Francis | $1,000 |
| Mclaughlin, Christopher J | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $122,010 |
2008
In 2008 Gale D. Candaras collected $154,015 in donations. [6]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boston Police Patrolmen's Association | $1,250 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Leonard Pansa | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Psychiatric Society | $1,000 |
Personal
Candaras was raised in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, and is married to Arthur Wolf with one child. She has bee involved with a number of organizations, including the Connecticut Bar Association, Hampden County Anti-Drug Coalition, Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, New York Bar Association, and the Wilbraham Women's Club.
Recent news
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- Massachusetts Senate leaders unveil $33.9 billion proposed budget, balanced ... - MassLive.com
- Massachusetts lawmakers consider new Mashpee Wampanoag casino compact - MassLive.com
- Ed Markey touts support from 100 Democratic politicians in Massachusetts ... - MassLive.com
- Ed Markey Senate campaign claims endorsements from Democratic politicians ... - MassLive.com
- 'Unsung Heroines': Massachusetts commission honors 5 from Hampden ... - MassLive.com
- Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe wants a casino deal approval - WWLP 22News
- Legislators wary of new compact with Mashpee tribe - Capecodonline
- Turnpike tolls appear set to be restored to finance transportation projects in ... - MassLive.com
- Wampanoags get hearing on new compact - Cape Cod Today
- Massachusetts highway administrator boosts I-91 overhaul in Springfield ... - MassLive.com
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External links
- Senator Candaras' website
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart biographies
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Facebook page
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Candaras
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Acccessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Gale D. Candaras
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