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John Mazurek
John Mazurek (Democratic Party, Independent Party) (also known as Corky) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 80. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Mazurek is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 80 from 2003 to 2011.
Mazurek was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 80 of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He lost the general election on November 4, 2014. Mazurek also ran unsuccessfully for District 16 of the Connecticut State Senate in 2012.[1]
Biography
Mazurek's professional experience included working as an engineer with Pratt and Whitney. He was involved with many organizations including Citizens Against Substance Abuse, Connecticut Red Cross, Connecticut Special Olympics, Easter Seal Camp Hemlocks, Waterbury 265 Elks Lodge, Toys for Tots, Wolcott High School Post Prom Party, Wolcott Police Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Program, and the Walcott Special Olympics.[2]
Committee assignments
Elections
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 80
Incumbent Gale Mastrofrancesco defeated John Mazurek in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 80 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gale Mastrofrancesco (R) | 61.8 | 8,559 | |
 | John Mazurek (D / Independent Party) | 38.2 | 5,287 | |
| Total votes: 13,846 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. John Mazurek advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 80.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gale Mastrofrancesco advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 80.
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. Corky Mazurek was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Rob Sampson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Sampson defeated Mazurek in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Rob Sampson Incumbent |
60.8% | 5,440 | |
| Democratic | Corky Mazurek | 31.4% | 2,810 | |
| Working Families | Corky Mazurek | 4% | 361 | |
| Independent | Rob Sampson Incumbent |
3.7% | 331 | |
| Total Votes | 8,942 | |||
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Mazurek ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 16. Mazurek ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He was defeated by incumbent Joe Markley (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Markley Incumbent |
52.2% | 22,455 | |
| Democratic | Corky Mazurek | 47.8% | 20,561 | |
| Total Votes | 43,016 | |||
2010
Mazurek ran for re-election to the 80th District seat in 2010. He was defeated by Robert C. Sampson (R) in the November 2 general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mazurek won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 80th District, defeating James Farrell (Concerned Citizens) and Samuel Zotto (petitioning candidate). Mazurek received 8,130 votes in the election while Farrell received 984 votes, and Zotto received 940 votes.[7] Mazurek raised $29,279 for his campaign.[8]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 80 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Mazurek (D)
|
8,130 | |||
| James Farrell (CC) | 984 | |||
| Samuel Zotto (petitioning) | 940 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
John Mazurek did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Mazurek's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
| “ | In the 2014 elections, we have the choice to move our state away from budget paralysis and an economy that unfairly burdens its most vulnerable. Please join my campaign to stand for working families, reformed and affordable education, accessible healthcare, and building a prosperous economy based on "Business Friendly" politics.[10] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Corky Mazurek on Facebook
- Corky Mazurek on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Official Primary Results for 2012," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ corkymazurek.com, "Official campaign website," accessed October 17, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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Connecticut State House District 80 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Robert C. Sampson |
