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Michael Quinn (Connecticut)
Michael Quinn (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 82. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Quinn (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 82. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Michael Quinn graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1986. Quinn earned a B.A. in political science from American International College in 1990 and a J.D. from Western Michigan University in 1996.[1] His career experience includes working as an account executive with Travelers Insurance, corporation counsel with the City of Meriden, and an attorney and partner with Mahon, Quinn, & Mahon.[1][2] Quinn has served as the treasurer and chairman of the Meriden Housing Authority.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Quinn was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Quinn was assigned to the following committees:
- Judiciary Committee, Member
- Public Safety and Security Committee, Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Vice Chair
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82
Incumbent Michael Quinn defeated Lamar Terrell in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Quinn (D / Working Families Party) | 60.5 | 6,131 |
 | Lamar Terrell (R) | 39.5 | 3,995 | |
| Total votes: 10,126 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Juan Montalvo (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Quinn advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Juan Montalvo advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Quinn in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82
Incumbent Michael Quinn won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Quinn (D / Working Families Party) | 100.0 | 4,725 |
| Total votes: 4,725 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Quinn advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82
Michael Quinn defeated Mike Skelps and Ernestine Holloway in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Quinn (D / Working Families Party) | 52.1 | 6,123 |
| Mike Skelps (R) | 44.4 | 5,227 | ||
 | Ernestine Holloway (Independent Party) | 3.5 | 412 | |
| Total votes: 11,762 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael Quinn advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82
Mike Skelps defeated Ernestine Holloway in the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Skelps | 73.8 | 547 | |
| Ernestine Holloway | 26.2 | 194 | |
| Total votes: 741 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Michael Quinn did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michael Quinn 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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Emil Altobello (D) |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 82 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
