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Christopher Caruso
Christopher Caruso is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 126 from 1991 to 2011. Caruso resigned to serve on Gov. Dan Malloy's housing, urban initiatives, and smart growth group.[1] A special election was held February 22, 2011, to elect a replacement.[2] Prior to leaving the house, he served as the deputy majority caucus chair.
Caruso served on the Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee and was town chair from 1986 to 1988.[3]
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the house, Caruso served on the following committees:
- Finance, Revenue, and Bonding
- Public Safety and Security
- Regulation Review, Ranking Member
- Transportation
Elections
2010
Caruso ran for re-election to the 126th District seat in 2010. Caruso ran unopposed in the primary and general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Caruso won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 126th District, defeating Joseph Minutolo (R). Caruso received 7,198 votes in the election while Minutolo received 781 votes.[4] Caruso raised $57,540 for his campaign.[5]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 126 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Christopher Caruso (D and WF)
|
7,198 | |||
| Joseph Minutolo (R) | 781 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut House Committees
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ CT Post, "Special elections mean more expenses, more rhetoric," January 9, 2011
- ↑ West Hartford Patch, "Feb. 18 the Deadline to Register to Vote in Special Election," January 20, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 12, 2014
- ↑ District 126 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State House District 126 1991–2011 |
Succeeded by Charlie Stallworth (D) |
