James Crawford (Connecticut)
James Crawford is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 35 from 2011 to 2013. He previously served as Selectman of Westbrook.
Biography
Crawford earned his B.A. in history from Providence College and his M.A. in Urban Studies and Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. His professional experience includes working as a teacher for Westbrook Schools and owning The Maples Motel. He served in the United States Army as a race relations officer.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crawford served on these committees:
- Energy and Technology Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Insurance and Real Estate Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Crawford ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 33. Crawford defeated Mary Ellen Klinck in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He was defeated by Art Linares (R) and also faced Melissa Schlag (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Art Linares |
48.3% | 23,915 | |
| Democratic | James Crawford | 42.9% | 21,251 | |
| Independent | Melissa Schlag | 8.7% | 4,317 | |
| Total Votes | 49,483 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
James Crawford |
55.5% | 2,502 |
| Mary Ellen Klinck | 44.5% | 2,007 |
| Total Votes | 4,509 | |
2010
Crawford defeated Denise Evarts in the August 10 primary. He defeated Republican candidate David L. Denvir in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 35 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Crawford (D)
|
4,744 | |||
| David L. Denvir (R) | 4,721 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2012
Incumbent State Senator Eileen Daily endorsed Crawford on July 10, 2012.
Scorecards
Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide (2012)
The Yankee Institute, a pro-market think tank, releases its Voter Guide after each two-year legislative term. Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted in ten key votes. The Institute selects key votes which "reveal the differences between those legislators that would harness the power of individual liberty and the market to improve lives, and those that prefer a centrally-planned approach." A legislator with a 10 voted in agreement with the Yankee Institute on all 10 votes, while a legislator with a 0 voted against the Yankee Institute's views or was absent for all 10 votes.[4]
2012
Crawford received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 72 others for the lowest score among the 152 scored members of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He did not receive a score for the 2009-10 term because he was not yet in the legislature.[4]
Personal
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Crawford and his wife, Elaine, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut House Committees
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results for 2012," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brian O'Connor |
Connecticut House District 35 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Tom Vicino (D) |
