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Paul Cicarella, Jr.
Paul Cicarella, Jr. (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 34. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Cicarella (Republican Party, Independent Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut State Senate to represent District 34. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Paul Cicarella Jr. lives in North Haven, Connecticut. His career experience includes working as a corrections officer with the Connecticut Department of Corrections, founding a private investigations agency, and owning National Bug Sweep and Advanced Installations. Cicarella has volunteered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cicarella was assigned to the following committees:
- General Law Committee, Ranking Member
- Public Safety and Security Committee, Ranking Member
- Legislative Regulation Review Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Cicarella was assigned to the following committees:
- Housing Committee, Ranking Member
- Appropriations Committee, Member
- Public Safety and Security Committee, Member
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Ranking Member
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 34
Incumbent Paul Cicarella, Jr. defeated Brandi Mandato and David Bedell in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Cicarella, Jr. (R / Independent Party) | 56.2 | 29,023 |
 | Brandi Mandato (D / Working Families Party)  | 42.9 | 22,126 | |
 | David Bedell (G) | 0.9 | 483 | |
| Total votes: 51,632 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brandi Mandato advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 34.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paul Cicarella, Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 34.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cicarella in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 34
Incumbent Paul Cicarella, Jr. defeated David Bedell in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Cicarella, Jr. (R / Independent Party) | 87.5 | 26,634 |
| David Bedell (G) | 12.5 | 3,818 | |
| Total votes: 30,452 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alida Cella (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alida Cella advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 34.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paul Cicarella, Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 34.
2020
See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 34
Paul Cicarella, Jr. defeated April Capone and David Bedell in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 34 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Cicarella, Jr. (R / Independent Party) | 55.4 | 29,473 |
 | April Capone (D / Working Families Party) | 44.6 | 23,748 | |
| David Bedell (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 2 | |
| Total votes: 53,223 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. April Capone advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut State Senate District 34.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aili McKeen (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul Cicarella, Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut State Senate District 34.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul Cicarella, Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Paul Cicarella, Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Paul Cicarella, Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cicarella's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Focus on families and get Connecticut back to work, while growing our economy.
- Lower taxes and control the growth of state government.
- Advance the quality of education for our kids and safeguard our seniors.
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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 State Senate District 34 |
Officeholder Connecticut State Senate District 34 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Leonard Fasano (R) |
Connecticut State Senate District 34 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
