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Joe Markley
| Joe Markley | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1985-1986, January 7, 20111 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2013 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 2 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Connecticut State Senate | ||
| 1985-1986 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Amherst College | |
| Master's | Columbia University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Educator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Markley earned his bachelor's degree from Amherst College. He went on to receive his MA in English from Columbia University. Markley served one term in the Connecticut State Senate from 1985-1986.
Markley has worked as an educator, teaching English at high school and college levels. He has also worked as executive director of state and national trade associations.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Markley served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Human Services, Ranking Member | ||||
| • Labor and Public Employees, Ranking Member | ||||
| • Program Review and Investigations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Markley served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Children, Ranking Member | ||||
| • Human Services, Ranking Member | ||||
| • Program Review and Investigations | ||||
| • Regulations Review | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Markley ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 16. Markley ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Corky Mazurek (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2][3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joe Markley Incumbent |
52.2% | 22,455 | |
| Democratic | Corky Mazurek | 47.8% | 20,561 | |
| Total Votes | 43,016 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Markley was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated Democrat John N. Barry in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 16 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Markley (R)
|
16,861 | |||
| John N. Barry (D) | 14,607 | |||
| Carmine Capobianco (Ind) | 838 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Markley raised $122,023 in contributions. [4]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $86,747 |
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Conecticut | $9,535 |
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.[5]
2012
Markley received a score of 9 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, the highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. He did not receive a score for the 2009-10 term because he was not yet in the legislature.[5]
Recent news
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Joe Markley News Feed
- Bill Requires Labels For Genetically Modified Food - CBS Local
- Sen. Markley urges Home Depot, Lowes honor new Veterans' ID - Newbritainherald
- Conn. renewable energy plan passes first test - KASA
- Tax hike set for gasoline - WTNH
- Revelation IRS singled out Tea Party - WTNH
- Bill puts bite on Meriden landlords with bedbugs - Meriden Record-Journal
- Tax Freedom Day comes later and later in Conn. - Waterbury Republican American
- Foley wants to revive "good government" bill - Ct Post
- Foley, in Westport, says 'problems can be solved' - Minuteman News Center
- Newtown Officers Want Long-Term PTSD Coverage - NBC Connecticut
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External links
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Joe Markley on Facebook
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
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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| Preceded by Sam Caligiuri |
Connecticut State Senate District 16 2011–present |
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