Douglas McCrory
Douglas McCrory (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
McCrory (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 2. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
McCrory's professional experience includes working as Vice Principal of Weaver High School, Educator/Vice Principal at Lewis Fox Middle School, and Teacher at Sarah J. Rawson Lewis Elementary. He is a member of the 7th District Democratic Town Committee, Co-Founder of the Benjamin E. Mays Institute of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and the Sons of Thunder Coalition.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
McCrory was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee, Co-Chair
- Energy and Technology Committee
- Government Oversight Committee, Vice-Chair
- Housing Committee
- Planning and Development Committee
- Public Health Committee, Vice-Chair
2023-2024
McCrory was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee, Co-Chair
- Energy and Technology Committee, Vice Chair
- Government Administration and Elections Committee
2021-2022
McCrory was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee, Member
- Banking Committee, Vice Chair
- Appropriations Committee, Member
- Commerce Committee, Member
- Education Committee, Co-Chair
- Energy and Technology Committee, Member
2019-2020
McCrory was assigned to the following committees:
- Internship Committee (Decommissioned), Ranking Member
- Housing Committee, Vice Chair
- General Law Committee
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Banking Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Banking, Vice chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McCrory served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education and Employment Advancement |
| • Legislative Management |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McCrory served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Higher Education and Employment Advancement |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McCrory served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Higher Education and Employment Advancement |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McCrory served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Higher Education and Employment Advancement |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 2
Incumbent Douglas McCrory defeated Kristin Hoffman in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Douglas McCrory (D) | 82.4 | 30,086 |
| Kristin Hoffman (R) | 17.6 | 6,411 | ||
| Total votes: 36,497 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 2
Incumbent Douglas McCrory defeated Ayana Taylor and Shellye Davis in the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 2 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas McCrory | 59.6 | 3,673 |
 | Ayana Taylor | 31.9 | 1,965 | |
| Shellye Davis | 8.5 | 525 | ||
| Total votes: 6,163 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kristin Hoffman advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 2.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 2
Incumbent Douglas McCrory won election in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas McCrory (D) | 100.0 | 21,101 |
| Total votes: 21,101 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Douglas McCrory advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 2.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 2
Incumbent Douglas McCrory won election in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas McCrory (D) | 100.0 | 33,840 |
| Total votes: 33,840 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Douglas McCrory advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 2.
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 2
Incumbent Douglas McCrory won election in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas McCrory (D) | 100.0 | 26,542 |
| Total votes: 26,542 | |||
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2017
A special election for the position of Connecticut State Senate District 2 was called for February 28, 2017. The filing deadline for political parties to nominate their candidates to run in this election was January 23, 2017.[2]
The seat was vacant following Eric Coleman's (D) resignation to pursue a judicial appointment.
State Rep. Douglas McCrory (D) defeated Michael McDonald (R) in the special election.[3][4]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 2, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Douglas McCrory |
71.8% | 7,034 | |
| Republican | Michael McDonald | 24.5% | 2,401 | |
| Other | Write-in | 3.8% | 368 | |
| Total Votes | 9,803 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State | ||||
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 Douglas McCrory ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 7 general election.[5]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Douglas McCrory Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||
Incumbent Douglas McCrory ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 7 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Douglas McCrory Incumbent (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. Incumbent Douglas McCrory defeated Donna Thompson-Daniel in the Democratic primary and defeated Donna Thompson-Daniel (nonpartisan) in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Douglas McCrory Incumbent |
97% | 3,593 | |
| Independent | Donna Thompson-Daniel | 3% | 113 | |
| Total Votes | 3,706 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Douglas McCrory Incumbent |
80% | 948 |
| Donna Thompson-Daniel | 20% | 237 |
| Total Votes | 1,185 | |
2012
McCrory ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 7. McCrory ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Colleen Rankine (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Douglas McCrory Incumbent |
97.1% | 6,237 | |
| Republican | Colleen Rankine | 2.9% | 188 | |
| Total Votes | 6,425 | |||
2010
McCrory defeated R.J. Winch in the August 10 primary. He went on to win unopposed in the November 2 general election.
2008
In 2008, McCrory won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 7th District. McCrory ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 5,049 votes in the election.[11]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Scorecards
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- Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Connecticut Citizens Action Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2024.
- Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2023.
- Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2022.
- Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Connecticut Business & Industry Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Connecticut Citizen Action Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Connecticut League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Family Institute of Connecticut — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2021.
- 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 2020.
- Connecticut AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2019.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2014.
- 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.
In 2013, the Connecticut General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2012.
- 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.
- Yankee Institute — Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted on ten votes.
In 2011, the Connecticut General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. McCrory Biography," accessed August 18, 2014
- ↑ WTNH.com, "Special elections planned Feb. 28 for 3 legislative seats," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ CT News Junkie, "State Senate Remains Tied After Special Election," February 28, 2017
- ↑ Hartford Courant, "Douglas McCrory And Michael McDonald To Face Off In 2nd State Senate District," accessed January 23, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The CT Mirror, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
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Connecticut State Senate District 2 2017-Present |
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Connecticut House of Representatives District 7 2005-2017 |
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