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Emil Altobello
Emil Altobello (Democratic Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 82. Altobello assumed office in 1995. Altobello left office on January 6, 2021.
Altobello (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 82. Altobello won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Altobello passed away on February 6, 2025.[1]
Biography
Altobello's professional experience includes working as a realtor.
He is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Boys and Girls Club Alumni, Elks Club, Friends of the Meriden Public Library, Meriden Hall of Fame, Meriden Humane Society, North Italian Home Club, and Polish League of American Veterans.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Altobello was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • General Law |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Altobello served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • General Law |
| • Regulations Review |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Altobello served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • General Law |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Altobello served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • General Law |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • Legislative Management |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Altobello served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding |
| • General Law |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • Legislative Management |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Altobello did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82
Incumbent Emil Altobello defeated Ernestine Holloway in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Emil Altobello (D) | 59.4 | 5,401 |
 | Ernestine Holloway (R) | 40.6 | 3,699 | |
| Total votes: 9,100 | |||
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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 Emil Altobello ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 general election.[3]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 82 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Emil Altobello Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||
Incumbent Emil Altobello ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 82 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Emil Altobello 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 Emil "Buddy" Altobello was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Broekstra was unopposed in the Republican primary. Altobello defeated Broekstra in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Emil "Buddy" Altobello Incumbent |
56.9% | 4,230 | |
| Republican | John Broekstra | 43.1% | 3,205 | |
| Total Votes | 7,435 | |||
2012
Altobello ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82. Altobello ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Arline Dunlop (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Emil Altobello Incumbent |
67.3% | 6,428 | |
| Republican | Arline J. Dunlop | 32.7% | 3,120 | |
| Total Votes | 9,548 | |||
2010
Altobello ran for re-election to the 82nd District seat in 2010. He defeated PEC candidate Mark Mnich in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 82 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Emil Altobello (D)
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5,168 | |||
| Mark Mnich (PEC) | 653 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Altobello won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 82nd District, defeating Floresia Allen (R). Altobello received 7,096 votes in the election while Allen received 2,216 votes.[9] Altobello raised $29,739 for his campaign; Allen raised $724.[10]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 82 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Emil Altobello (D)
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7,096 | |||
| Floresia Allen (R) | 2,216 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Trumbull Times, “Former state Rep. Emil 'Buddy' Altobello remembered as quiet man of action: 'Buddy was Mr. Meriden'" accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Altobello Biography," accessed August 18, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ District 82 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ District 82 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State House District 82 1995–2021 |
Succeeded by Michael Quinn (D) |
