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Jason Perillo
2025 - Present
2027
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Jason Perillo (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 21. He assumed office on February 28, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Perillo (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 21. He won in the special general election on February 25, 2025.
Biography
Jason Perillo earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a graduate degree in business administration from Boston College, and a graduate degree in public administration from Harvard University. His career experience includes working in healthcare administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Perillo was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Perillo was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance and Real Estate Committee, Member
- Legislative Management Committee, Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Member
2019-2020
Perillo was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Administration and Elections Committee
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Ranking Member
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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| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Public Health |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Perillo served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Public Health |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Perillo served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Public Health |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perillo served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Planning and Development |
| • Public Health, Ranking Member |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perillo served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Environment |
| • Public Safety and Security, Ranking Member |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jason Perillo endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Connecticut State Senate District 21
Jason Perillo defeated Anthony Afriyie in the special general election for Connecticut State Senate District 21 on February 25, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Perillo (R) | 53.5 | 6,839 |
| Anthony Afriyie (D) | 46.5 | 5,950 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 12,790 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Perillo in this election.
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Jason Perillo won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Perillo (R) | 100.0 | 9,346 |
| Total votes: 9,346 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jason Perillo advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Perillo in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Jason Perillo won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Perillo (R) | 100.0 | 7,089 |
| Total votes: 7,089 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jason Perillo advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Jason Perillo defeated Elaine Matto in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Perillo (R) | 64.1 | 8,010 |
| Elaine Matto (D) | 35.9 | 4,483 | ||
| Total votes: 12,493 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Elaine Matto advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jason Perillo advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Jason Perillo defeated Elaine Matto in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Perillo (R) | 65.1 | 6,233 |
| Elaine Matto (D) | 34.9 | 3,347 | ||
| Total votes: 9,580 | |||
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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 Jason Perillo defeated Adam Heller in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 general election.[3]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 113 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jason Perillo Incumbent |
72.84% | 8,090 | |
| Democratic | Adam Heller | 27.16% | 3,017 | |
| Total Votes | 11,107 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Adam Heller ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 113 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Adam Heller (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jason Perillo defeated Ruth Parkins in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 113 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jason Perillo Incumbent |
90.71% | 1,054 | |
| Republican | Ruth Parkins | 9.29% | 108 | |
| Total Votes | 1,162 | |||
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 Jason Perillo was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]
2012
Perillo ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113. Perillo ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Elaine Matto (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Perillo Incumbent |
69.5% | 6,574 | |
| Democratic | Elaine Matto | 30.5% | 2,891 | |
| Total Votes | 9,465 | |||
2010
Perillo ran for re-election to the 113th District seat in 2010. He defeated Elaine Matto (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 113 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jason Perillo (R)
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5,130 | |||
| Elaine Matto (D) | 2,473 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Perillo won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 113th District. Perillo ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 7,847 votes.[11] Perillo raised $12,510 for his campaign.[12]
2007
Perillo was elected October 9, 2007 in a special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Republican Richard O. Belden.[13]
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jason Perillo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
2024
Jason Perillo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Jason Perillo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jason Perillo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 8.
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2023
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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
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Senate Republicans, "About Jason Perillo," accessed March 11, 2025
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Connecticut Campaign Team," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Primary election candidate list," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed August 9, 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
- ↑ District 113 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Connecticut Mirror, "State Rep. Jason D. Perillo" accessed August 28, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kevin C. Kelly (R) |
Connecticut State Senate District 21 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 2007-2025 |
Succeeded by Amy Romano (R) |
