Charles Clemons (Connecticut)
Charles D. Clemons is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 124 from 2003 to 2015. He served as deputy majority whip at large. Clemons did not seek re-election in 2014. He served on the Bridgeport City Council from 2000 to 2002.
Biography
Clemons' professional experience includes working as a provisional lieutenant with the City of Bridgeport Fire Department from 1981 to 1999.
He is the founder of Hockey in the Hood.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Clemons served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety and Security |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Clemons served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety and Security |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Clemons served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Elections
2012
Clemons ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 124. Clemons ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Jose Quiroga (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Charles "Don" Clemons, Jr. Incumbent |
92.5% | 5,417 | |
| Republican | Jose L. Quiroga | 7.5% | 442 | |
| Total Votes | 5,859 | |||
2010
Clemons ran for re-election to the 124th District seat in 2010. He defeated Quentin L. Dreher (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 124 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Clemons (D)
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1,960 | |||
| Quentin L. Dreher (R) | 191 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Clemons won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 124th District, defeating Cecil Young (R). Clemons received 5,774 votes in the election while Young received 675 votes.[5] Clemons raised $54,112 for his campaign.[6]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 124 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Clemons (D)
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5,774 | |||
| Cecil Young (R) | 675 | |||
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2014
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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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.[7]
2012
Clemons received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 72 others for the lowest score among the 152 scored members of the Connecticut House of Representatives. This score was 1 lower than his score of 1 for the 2009-10 term.[7]
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See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ District 124 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State House District 124 2003–2015 |
Succeeded by Andre Baker (D) |
