Jason Welch (Connecticut)
Jason Welch is a judge of the Ansonia/Milford District Superior Court in Connecticut. Welch's current term ends on May 3, 2031.
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Welch was nominated to the Superior Court on March 29, 2023 by Gov. Ned Lamont (D).[1] He was confirmed by the General Assembly on May 3, 2023.[2]
Biography
Welch earned his B.A. from Hamilton College and his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Lloyd of London's. He served in the Army National Guard and the United States Coast Guard Reserves.
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Welch ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 31. Welch ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Dave Roche (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jason C. Welch Incumbent |
51.1% | 20,506 | |
| Democratic | Dave Roche | 48.9% | 19,633 | |
| Total Votes | 40,139 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Welch was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated incumbent Democrat Thomas Colapietro in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 31 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jason Welch (R)
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14,717 | |||
| Thomas Colapietro (D) | 13,944 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Welch and his wife Elizabeth have seven children.
State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Welch served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Internship |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Health, Ranking Member |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Welch served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Internship |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Health, Ranking Member |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Ranking Member |
Scorecards
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2014
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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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.[6]
2012
Welch received a score of 7 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 6th highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. He did not receive a score for the 2009-10 term because he was not yet in the legislature.[6]
See also
- Ansonia/Milford District Superior Court, Connecticut
- Courts in Connecticut
- Connecticut State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Jason Welch on Facebook
- Jason Welch twitter page
Footnotes
- ↑ The Office of Governor Ned Lamont, "Governor Lamont Nominates 20 Jurists To Serve as Judges of the Connecticut Superior Court," archived April 25, 2023
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, “S.J. No. 69,” accessed June 22, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Colapietro (D) |
Connecticut State Senate District 31 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Henri Martin (R) |
Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Connecticut • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Connecticut
State courts:
Connecticut Supreme Court • Connecticut Appellate Court • Connecticut Superior Court • Connecticut Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Connecticut • Connecticut judicial elections • Judicial selection in Connecticut
