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Jesse MacLachlan
Jesse MacLachlan (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 35. MacLachlan assumed office on January 7, 2015. MacLachlan left office on January 6, 2021.
MacLachlan (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 35. MacLachlan did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 11, 2020.
Biography
Jesse MacLachlan is a graduate of Westbrook High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2012 from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. MacLachlan’s career experience includes working for his family business, Biblio Tech Inc., which specializes in the preservation and relocation of corporate, academic and institutional libraries. [1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
MacLachlan 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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| • Banking |
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, MacLachlan served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Technology |
| • Higher Education and Employment Advancement |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 35
Christine Goupil defeated John Hall III and John May in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christine Goupil (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 49.7 | 7,067 |
| John Hall III (R) | 47.8 | 6,793 | ||
| John May (G) | 2.5 | 358 | ||
| Total votes: 14,218 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Christine Goupil advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 35.
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jesse MacLachlan (R)
2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, MacLachlan cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Jesse MacLachlan defeated Jason Adler and Madeleine Leveille in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jesse MacLachlan (R) | 52.5 | 6,240 |
 | Jason Adler (D) | 46.0 | 5,461 | |
 | Madeleine Leveille (G) | 1.5 | 181 | |
| Total votes: 11,882 | |||
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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 Jesse MacLachlan defeated Ellen Dahlgren, Austin Coco, and Ian Barron in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 35 general election.[3]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 35 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jesse MacLachlan Incumbent |
59.70% | 7,729 | |
| Democratic | Ellen Dahlgren | 37.49% | 4,854 | |
| Libertarian | Austin Coco | 1.51% | 195 | |
| Green | Ian Barron | 1.30% | 168 | |
| Total Votes | 12,946 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Ellen Dahlgren ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 35 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ellen Dahlgren (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jesse MacLachlan ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 35 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 35 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jesse MacLachlan 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 Tom Vicino was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jesse MacLachlan was unopposed in the Republican primary. MacLachlan defeated Vicino in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jesse MacLachlan |
51.3% | 4,836 | |
| Democratic | Tom Vicino Incumbent | 41.1% | 3,878 | |
| Independent | Jesse MacLachlan |
4.3% | 405 | |
| Working Families | Tom Vicino Incumbent | 3.3% | 316 | |
| Total Votes | 9,435 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Jesse MacLachlan on Facebook
- Jesse MacLachlan on Twitter
- Jesse MacLachlan on LinkedIn
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ CT House GOP, "Jesse MacLachlan Bio," accessed October 2, 2019
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by Tom Vicino (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives 35 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by Christine Goupil (D) |
