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Craig Miner
Craig Miner (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 30. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Miner (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Miner served as a state representative for Connecticut House of Representatives District 66 from 2001-2007 and as a state senator for Connecticut State Senate District 30 from 2017-2023.
Biography
Miner's professional experience includes working as the owner/operator of the Litchfield Hills Filling Station from 1989-1998 and in sales and management with automotive dealerships.
He was a member of the House Republican Screening Committee and was the first selectman for the Town of Litchfield from 1991-2001.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Miner was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee, Member
- Appropriations Committee, Ranking Member
- Environment Committee, Ranking Member
2019-2020
Miner was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment Committee, Ranking Member
- Appropriations Committee
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Ranking Member
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee, Co-Chair
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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| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Environment, Co-chair |
| • Labor and Public Employees, Co-chair |
| • Public Safety and Security |
| • Regulations Review |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Miner served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Environment |
| • Labor and Public Employees |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Public Safety and Security |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Miner served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Ranking Member |
| • Environment |
| • Labor and Public Employees |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Miner served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations, Ranking Member |
| • Environment |
| • Labor and Public Employees |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Miner served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations, Ranking Member |
| • Environment |
| • Planning and Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
Craig Miner did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 30
Incumbent Craig Miner defeated David Gronbach and Joseph Bongiorno in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 30 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Miner (R) | 53.4 | 28,719 | |
| David Gronbach (D / Working Families Party) | 44.9 | 24,141 | ||
 | Joseph Bongiorno (Independent Party)  | 1.7 | 937 | |
| Total votes: 53,797 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. David Gronbach advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 30.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Craig Miner advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 30.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Miner cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 30
Incumbent Craig Miner defeated David Lawson in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Miner (R) | 53.6 | 23,121 | |
 | David Lawson (D) | 46.4 | 20,011 | |
| Total votes: 43,132 | |||
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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 Clark Chapin (R) did not seek re-election.
Craig Miner defeated David Lawson in the Connecticut State Senate District 30 general election.[3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Craig Miner |
55.90% | 26,676 | |
| Democratic | David Lawson | 44.10% | 21,042 | |
| Total Votes | 47,718 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
David Lawson ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 30 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Lawson (unopposed) | |
Craig Miner ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 30 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Craig Miner (unopposed) | |
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. Marjorie O'Neill was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Craig A. Miner was unopposed in the Republican primary. Miner defeated O'Neill in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig A. Miner Incumbent |
67.3% | 6,625 | |
| Democratic | Marjorie O'Neill | 32.7% | 3,223 | |
| Total Votes | 9,848 | |||
2012
Miner ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 66. Miner ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Dennis O'Neil (WF) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig A. Miner Incumbent |
98.2% | 8,762 | |
| Working Families Party | Dennis O'neill | 1.8% | 159 | |
| Total Votes | 8,921 | |||
2010
Miner ran for re-election to the 66th District seat in 2010. He defeated Nathaniel Peters-Kroll (D) and Dennis O'Neil (G) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 66 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Miner (R)
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6,794 | |||
| Bill Zappone (D) | 3,653 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Miner won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 66th District, defeating Nick Creed (D and WF) and Richard Schuley (Concerned Citizens). Miner received 7,903 votes in the election while Creed received 5,109 votes, and Schuley received 164 votes.[9]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 66 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Miner (R)
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7,903 | |||
| Nick Creed (D and WF) | 5,109 | |||
| Richard Schuley (CC) | 164 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Miner Biography," accessed August 18, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Clark Chapin (R) |
Connecticut State Senate District 30 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Stephen Harding, Jr. (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 66 2001-2017 |
Succeeded by - |
