Charles J. Ferraro
Charles Ferraro (Republican Party) is running for election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 33. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.[source]
Ferraro (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 117. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Biography
Charles Ferraro earned a B.S. in biology from Southern Connecticut University in 1974. Ferraro’s career experience includes working as the owner, CEO and Grandmaster of West Haven Academy of Karate, Inc. He co-founded the Worldwide Tang Soo Do Family, which describes itself as “promoting world peace and improved human relations through the practice and sharing of martial arts.”[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Ferraro was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Ferraro was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Member
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Member
- Energy and Technology Committee, Ranking Member
2019-2020
Ferraro was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Energy and Technology |
| • Human Services |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Ranking member |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ferraro served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Human Services |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 33
Charles Ferraro (R) is running in the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 33 on August 11, 2026.
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2024
Charles Ferraro did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Charles Ferraro defeated Laura Fucci in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Ferraro (R / Independent Party) | 78.9 | 6,848 |
 | Laura Fucci (Working Families Party) | 21.1 | 1,833 | |
| Total votes: 8,681 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Ferraro advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Charles Ferraro defeated Tony Sutton in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Ferraro (R) | 53.9 | 7,353 |
 | Tony Sutton (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 46.1 | 6,287 | |
| Total votes: 13,640 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tony Sutton advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Ferraro advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117.
2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Ferraro cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Charles Ferraro defeated Cindy Wolfe Boynton in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Ferraro (R) | 55.3 | 6,027 |
| Cindy Wolfe Boynton (D) | 44.7 | 4,867 | ||
| Total votes: 10,894 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives 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 Charles J. Ferraro defeated Sean Ronan in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 general election.[3]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Charles J. Ferraro Incumbent |
56.58% | 6,746 | |
| Democratic | Sean Ronan | 43.42% | 5,177 | |
| Total Votes | 11,923 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Sean Ronan ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 117 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sean Ronan (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Charles J. Ferraro ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 117 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Charles J. Ferraro Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives 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 Paul Davis was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Charles J. Ferraro was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ferraro defeated Davis in the general election.[4][5]
Note: Ferraro received votes as a Republican candidate and as an independent candidate. His votes were added together, giving him a total of 4,281 votes and winning him the seat.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles J. Ferraro |
46.9% | 3,946 | |
| Democratic | Paul Davis Incumbent | 49.2% | 4,138 | |
| Independent | Charles J. Ferraro | 4% | 335 | |
| Total Votes | 8,419 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2014
Ferraro's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
| “ | As your Representative I will be a strong voice for limited government, lower taxes and sound fiscal policy.[7] | ” |
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- Family Institute of Connecticut — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2021.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2020.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2019.
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- Yankee Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to limiting taxes and encouraging free market activity.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2018.
- Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2017.
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2016.
- Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2015.
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut House GOP, "About Charles Ferraro," accessed November 27, 2019
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ ferraroforstaterep.com, "Official campaign website," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 117 2015-2025 |
Succeeded by MJ Shannon (D) |
