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Joe Canino
Joe Canino (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 65. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Canino (Republican Party) ran for election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 65. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Joe Canino was born in Torrington, Connecticut. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Washington University. His career experience includes working as a press secretary for Connecticut Senate Republicans and as a legislative associate.[1] He also served as a Wing Commander in the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 65
Joe Canino defeated incumbent Michelle Cook in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 65 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Canino (R) | 50.3 | 4,686 |
 | Michelle Cook (D) | 49.7 | 4,632 | |
| Total votes: 9,318 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michelle Cook advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 65.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joe Canino advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 65.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Canino in this election.
Pledges
Canino signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 65 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 65 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Michelle Cook (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 65 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
