David D. McCluskey
David D. McCluskey is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 20 from 1999 to 2011. McCluskey resigned to take a position on the Board of Pardon and Paroles.[1] A special election was held February 22, 2011, to elect a replacement.[2] Prior to leaving the House, he served as House deputy speaker.[3]
Biography
McCluskey's professional experience includes working as education coordinator for the Connecticut State Employees Association, staff representative for University Health Professionals from 1997 to 2001, director of public and political affairs of the Connecticut State Police Union from 1989 to 1997, and district office manager of New York State Senator Martin Connor from 1986 to 1988.
As of January 2021, he was legislative liaison for the Connecticut Department of Correction.[3]
McCluskey is a member of the Capitol Community College Foundation, Cornell Club of Greater Hartford, Cornell University Alumni Ambassador Network, and vice president of the Greater Hartford Labor Council.[4]
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the house, McCluskey served on the following committees:
Elections
2010
McCluskey ran for re-election to the 20th District seat in 2010. McCluskey defeated Connecticut for Lieberman candidate John P. Kilian and PEC candidate Ellen Brassil in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 20 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David D. McCluskey (D)
|
5,392 | |||
| Ellen Brassil (PEC) | 528 | |||
| John P. Kilian (CFL) | 507 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McCulskey won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 20th District, defeating Chad Thompson (R) and John Mertens (Connecticut for Lieberman). McCluskey received 7,278 votes in the election while Thompson received 2,370 votes, and Mertens received 184 votes.[5] McCluskey raised $30,540 for his campaign.[6]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David McCluskey (D)
|
7,278 | |||
| Chad Thompson (R) | 2,370 | |||
| John Mertens (CFL) | 184 | |||
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
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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Email communication with David McCluskey," January 16, 2021
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 12, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State House District 20 1999–2011 |
Succeeded by Joe Verrengia (D) |
