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Carlo Leone
Carlo Leone (Democratic Party) was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 27. Leone assumed office in 2011. Leone left office on January 5, 2021.
Leone (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 27. Leone won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Leone resigned on January 5, 2021.[1] According to the Hartford Courant, he resigned to pursue a special advisor role for the state Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti.[2]
Leone previously served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 148th District from 2003 to 2011. He was the deputy majority whip.
Biography
Leone's professional experience includes working as a program manager for The WorkPlace and financial analyst/control specialist with the Xerox Corporation. He served in the United States Air Force from 1981-1987. He has served as a member of the Figli di Rose (Sons of Rose) Italian Club, Stamford Citizen Patrol Program, and mentor with the New Canaan Horizon Program.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Leone was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
- General Law Committee, Vice Chair
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Vice Chair
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Vice chair |
| • General Law, Co-chair |
| • Transportation, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Leone served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks, Chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Vice chair |
| • General Law, Chair |
| • Regulations Review |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Leone served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banks, Chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Leone served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • General Law, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Leone served on these committees while a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding |
| • Regulations Review |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 27
Incumbent Carlo Leone defeated Eva Maldonado in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carlo Leone (D) | 63.8 | 29,279 |
| Eva Maldonado (R / Independent Party) | 36.2 | 16,594 | ||
| Total votes: 45,873 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Carlo Leone advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Eva Maldonado advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 27.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 27
Incumbent Carlo Leone defeated Jerry Bosak and Cora Santaguida in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlo Leone (D) | 64.8 | 22,161 |
| Jerry Bosak (R) | 34.1 | 11,649 | ||
 | Cora Santaguida (G) | 1.1 | 392 | |
| Total votes: 34,202 | |||
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2016
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Carlo Leone defeated Gino Bottino and Cora Santaguida in the Connecticut State Senate District 27 general election.[4]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carlo Leone Incumbent |
65.24% | 24,149 | |
| Republican | Gino Bottino | 32.40% | 11,993 | |
| Green | Cora Santaguida | 2.36% | 874 | |
| Total Votes | 37,016 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Carlo Leone ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 27 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Carlo Leone Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Gino Bottino ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 27 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gino Bottino (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Carlo Leone was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Eva A. Maldonado was unopposed in the Republican primary. Leone defeated Maldonado and David Michel (G) in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carlo Leone Incumbent |
54.7% | 12,142 | |
| Republican | Eva A. Maldonado | 40.3% | 8,950 | |
| Independent | Eva A. Maldonado | 3.4% | 745 | |
| Green | David Michel | 1.6% | 357 | |
| Total Votes | 22,194 | |||
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Leone ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 27. Leone ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Barry Michelson (R) and Ronald Sala (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carlo Leone Incumbent |
61.5% | 19,834 | |
| Republican | Barry Michelson | 37% | 11,925 | |
| Green | Ronald W. Sala | 1.5% | 497 | |
| Total Votes | 32,256 | |||
2011
Leone defeated Bob Kolenberg (R) and Rolf Maurer (G) in the February 22, 2011 special election.[10]
2010
Leone ran for re-election to the 148th District seat in 2010. He defeated Phil Balestriere (R) in the November 2 general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Leone won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 148th District, defeating David Bedell (write-in). Leone received 5,686 votes in the election while Bedell received 8 votes.[11] Leone raised $5,694 for his campaign.[12]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 148 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carlo Leone (D)
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5,686 | |||
| David Bedell (write-in) | 8 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Carlo Leone did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2011
Leone's 2011 special election campaign site emphasized several key policy positions and campaign themes:
- Community Investment & Public Safety: "Carlo has been involved in passing key legislation during his tenure, such as the $3.5 billion investment in the Transportation Improvement Initiative, legislation creating film tax credits allowing for the growth of the entertainment industry in Connecticut, the establishment of special taxing districts for municipalities to fund the cleanup of contaminated sites for the benefit of the community to foster smart growth and economic development, and also fire sprinkler legislation that was passed in response to the disastrous 2003 fires in Rhode Island and Hartford."
- Veterans: "He also has been an active proponent of legislation supporting veterans, including the successful passage of a bill regarding free tuition for surviving members of veterans killed in action."
- Commerce: "He is a former member of the Commerce Committee and the Energy & Technology Committee, and the valuable experience has enabled him to broaden his knowledge of the issues important to his constituents and state. In March 2003, he was appointed and continues to serve on the Communications Technology and Interstate Commerce Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 8 to May 9.
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Personal
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As of January 7, 2021, Leone and his wife, Karen, had one child.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ NBC Connecticut, "State Sen. Carlo Leone Resigns Days Before Tentative Start of Legislative Session," January 3, 2021
- ↑ Hartford Courant, "Stamford state senator resigns days before new session to begin; to work for Lamont’s administration," January 3, 2021
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed October 14, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results for 2012," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Election Results (dead link)
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 148 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andrew McDonald (D) |
Connecticut State Senate - District 27 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by Patricia Miller (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State House District 148 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Dan Fox (D) |
