Andrew Roraback
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Andrew W. Roraback is a judge for the Waterbury District Superior Court in Connecticut.[1] He was nominated by Governor Dannel P. Malloy and confirmed by the legislature on March 6, 2013. His current term expires in 2021.[2]
Personal
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Roraback lives in Goshen, Connecticut, with his wife Kara and their son Andrew Kevin.[3]
Education
Roraback earned a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1983, going on to receive his J.D. from the University of Virginia Law School in 1987.[2]
Career
- 2013-2021: Judge, Waterbury District Superior Court
- 2000-2013: Connecticut State Senate, 30th District
- 1994-2000: Connecticut House of Representatives, 64th Assembly District
- 1988-2013: Roraback & Roraback, family law firm
State senate committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roraback served on these committees:
- Environment Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Ranking Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Ranking Member
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Regulations Review Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Co-Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roraback served on these committees:
- Environment Committee, Connecticut General Assembly, Ranking Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Finance Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Regulation Review Committee, Connecticut Senate
Issues
Death penalty
Roraback was the only senate Republican that voted to repeal the death penalty in the state of Connecticut in 2009.[4]
Awards and associations
- 2007: Family Legislator of the Year (Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies)
- 2004: GLADD Award (Government Leader Against Drunk Driving) from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- 2006: Aspen-Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership[2]
Elections
2012
Roraback ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 5th District. Roraback won the nomination on the Republican ticket.[5] The signature filing deadline was June 12, 2012, with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012. Roraback defeated Mark Greenberg, Justin Bernier and Lisa Wilson-Foley in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[6] He was defeated by Elizabeth Esty in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Elizabeth Esty |
51.3% | 146,098 | |
| Republican | Andrew Roraback | 48.7% | 138,637 | |
| Independent | John Pistone | 0% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 284,747 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Andrew Roraback |
32.1% | 9,529 |
| Mark Greenberg | 27.1% | 8,036 |
| Lisa Foley | 21.3% | 6,333 |
| Justin Bernier | 19.6% | 5,808 |
| Total Votes | 29,706 | |
Campaign donors
Roraback did not win election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Roraback's campaign committee raised a total of $1,578,508 and spent $1,574,454.[8]
| U.S. House, Connecticut District 5, 2012 - Andrew Roraback Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,578,508 |
| Total Spent | $1,574,454 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $3,269,050 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $3,228,060 |
| Top contributors to Andrew Roraback's campaign committee | |
| Roraback & Roraback | $25,250 |
| State of Connecticut | $15,412 |
| O&G Industries | $14,000 |
| Bradley, Foster & Sargent | $13,000 |
| United Technologies | $8,250 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Retired | $279,319 |
| Securities & Investment | $97,345 |
| Leadership PACs | $75,500 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $74,050 |
| Real Estate | $38,810 |
Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide (2012)
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.[9]
Roraback received a score of 8 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 2nd highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 1 lower than his score of 9 for the 2009-10 term.[9]
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Roraback ran for re-election to the 30th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Roraback (R)
|
27,379 | |||
| Dennis O'Neil (Working Families Party) | 3,875 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2010, Roraback raised $4,733 in contributions.[10]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roraback won re-election to the 30th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Michael Renzullo (D).[11]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Roraback (R)
|
32,285 | |||
| Michael Renzullo (D) | 15,717 | |||
Campaign donors
In 2008, Roraback collected $55,959 in donations.[12]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $39,040 |
| Goshen Republican Town Committee | $139 |
| Priscilla Buckley | $100 |
| Roberta Olson | $100 |
| James DiMartino | $100 |
Campaign themes
2012
- Jobs and the Economy
- Education
- Healthcare
- Immigration
- Defense and Foreign Policy
- Veterans Affairs
- Environment
- Energy
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term Andrew + Roraback + Connecticut + Senate
See also
External links
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
- The Register Citizen, "Legislature confirms nomination of Andrew Roraback to Superior Court," March 6, 2013
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Judicial Branch, "Judges by Judicial District," accessed January 20, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 CTSenateRepublicans.com, "Andrew Roraback biography"
- ↑ Roraback for Congress, "About Andrew" accessed December 22, 2011
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "Statute HB 6578," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ The Register Citizen, "Roraback officially in the running for 5th District seat (Updated with video)" accessed December 2, 2011
- ↑ AP Results, "U.S. House primary election results" accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Andrew Roraback 2012 Election Cycle," accessed March 19, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Andrew Roraback
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State Senate - District 30 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Clark J. Chapin (R) |
