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Joseph Crisco
Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (b. June 2, 1934) is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 17 from 1993 to 2017. He also served as Federal Relations Liaison and Deputy Caucus Leader.
Crisco was a member of the Woodbridge Board of Education and the State Board of Higher Education.
Crisco passed away on February 14, 2025.[1]
Biography
Crisco earned his B.S. in accounting from the University of Connecticut in 1959 and attended Graduated Studies at Trinity College. His professional experience includes working as an associate professor in economics at the University of New Haven, Sacred Heart University and Quinnipiac College, government liaison for United Technologies Corporation from 1976 to 1986, director of government Affairs for United Technologies Corporation from 1986 to 1990, and national director of state and local government affairs for United Technologies Corporation since 1990.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Crisco served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks, Vice chair |
| • Commerce, Vice chair |
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Chair |
| • Legislative Management |
| • Public Health, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crisco served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Banks, Vice Chair |
| • Commerce, Vice Chair |
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Chair |
| • Legislative Management |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crisco served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banks, Vice Chair |
| • Commerce, Vice Chair |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Co-Chair |
| • Internship, Ranking Member |
| • Legislative Management |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crisco served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Vice Chair |
| • Banks, Vice Chair |
| • Commerce |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • Internship |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate 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.
George Logan defeated incumbent Joseph Crisco in the Connecticut State Senate District 17 general election.[2]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  George Logan |
50.98% | 21,602 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Crisco Incumbent | 49.02% | 20,769 | |
| Total Votes | 42,371 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Joseph Crisco ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 17 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Crisco Incumbent (unopposed) | |
George Logan ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 17 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | George Logan (unopposed) | |
This district was included in the Republican State Leadership Committee's list of "16 in '16: Races to Watch." Read more »
This candidate ran in one of Ballotpedia's races to watch in 2016. Read more »
2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate 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 Joe Crisco was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Philip Tripp was unopposed in the Republican primary. Crisco defeated Tripp in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Crisco Incumbent |
51% | 14,382 | |
| Republican | Philip Tripp | 42.4% | 11,958 | |
| Working Familes | Joe Crisco Incumbent | 3.5% | 985 | |
| Independent | Philip Tripp | 3.2% | 902 | |
| Total Votes | 28,227 | |||
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Crisco ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 17. Crisco ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Tony Szewczyk (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Crisco Incumbent |
71.2% | 26,994 | |
| Republican | Tony Szeqczyk | 28.8% | 10,944 | |
| Total Votes | 37,938 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Crisco ran for re-election to the 17th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Tamath K. Rossi (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Crisco (D)
|
16,666 | |||
| Tamath K. Rossi (R) | 12,292 | |||
2008
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Crisco won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Tamath Rossi (R).[7]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Crisco (D)
|
23,692 | |||
| Tamath Rossi (R) | 13,659 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.
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2017
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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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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.[8]
2012
Crisco received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 15 others for the lowest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 2 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[8]
Personal
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Crisco and his wife, Pat, have six children.
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Connecticut State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Joseph Crisco on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Hartford Courant, “Former CT Senator Joe Crisco mourned by legislators; served 24 years in Senate" accessed February 21, 2025
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State Senate - District 17 1993–2017 |
Succeeded by George Logan (R) |
