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Martin Looney
| Martin Looney | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Majority Leader | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Connecticut House of Representatives | ||
| 1980-1992 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fairfield University (1970) | |
| Master's | University of Connecticut (1972) | |
| J.D. | University of Connecticut (1985) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 23, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | New Haven, CT | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Looney was Treasurer for the New Haven Democratic Town Committee from 1976 to 1978. He served in the Connecticut State House of Representatives from 1980 to 1992.
Looney earned his BA in English and Theology from Fairfield University in 1970. He went on to receive his MA in English from the University of Connecticut in 1972. He then earned his JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1985.
Looney worked as a Practitioner in Residence for the Department of Public Safety and Criminal Justice Program at the University of New Haven. He was a Public Information Aide for the City of New Haven from 1976 to 1980. He has been an attorney for Keyes, Looney, and Murphy from 1985 to the present. He has also been Adjunct Faculty for the University of New Haven since 1998 and for Quinnipiac College since 2001.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Looney served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Management, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Looney served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Management, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Looney served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations, Co-Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Looney ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 11. Looney ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2][3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Martin Looney Incumbent |
100% | 28,689 | |
| Total Votes | 28,689 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Looney ran for re-election to the 11th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Matthew J. Corcoran (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 11 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Martin Looney (D)
|
19,438 | |||
| Matthew J. Corcoran (R) | 5,597 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Looney won re-election to the 11th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate unopposed.[4]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 11 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Martin Looney (D)
|
27,320 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Looney raised $103,499 in contributions. [5]
His largest contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $84,606 to his campaign.
2008
In 2008, Looney collected $41,993 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $22,580 |
| Martin Looney | $660 |
| Connecticut Working Families Party | $630 |
| CT State Democratic Central Committee | $303 |
| Louise Coppola | $140 |
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
Looney 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.[7]
Recent news
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Martin Looney News Feed
- Sunday Deer Hunting Approved By House; Racial Profiling Law Strengthened - Hartford Courant
- Tanning agreement disappointing - Ct Post
- House Approves Driver's Licenses For Undocumented - Hartford Courant
- State Senate OKs curbs on teen tanning - Ct Post
- Vote Held For Harp - CT Newsjunkie
- Connecticut Senate Leaders Offer Thanks for CTLA Newtown Benefit - WiredPRNews.com (press release)
- Donovan Emerges, Makes Statement As Jury Deliberates - CT Newsjunkie
- Bill That Regulates Dirt Bikes Passes House - CT Newsjunkie
- Legislators Mandate Mattress Recycling - Hartford Courant
- Rally for undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses to be held in ... - Middletown Press
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Personal
Looney and his wife, Ellen, have one child.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Martin Looney
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
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 Martin Looney
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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