Phil Miller (Connecticut)
Philip "Phil" J. Miller is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 36 from 2011 to 2017. He was elected to the chamber after winning a special election on February 22, 2011.[1] Miller ran to fill the vacancy created after James Field Spallone (D) resigned to serve as Deputy Secretary of State.[2]
Biography
Miller is First Selectman for Essex Connecticut, serving since 2003.[3]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environment |
| • Planning and Development, Chair |
| • Program Review and Investigations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment |
| • Human Services |
| • Public Health, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Miller served on these committees:
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| • Environment |
| • Human Services |
| • Public Health |
Campaign themes
2011
Miller's 2011 special election Facebook page emphasizes record as Essex First Selectman:
- "Connecticut faces an unprecedented budget crisis with many tough choices to make in the coming months. As First Selectman of Essex I know what is at stake and how important it is that we have an experienced voice advocating for us in Hartford. That's why I'm running for State Representative. I've fought for responsible, balanced budgets that helped keep Essex taxes among the lowest in the state. My record as a problem solver, working with Republicans, Democrats and Independents is well established. I've proven I know how to make an implement difficulty decisions. I also know when the state has to do its part and I'll fight to make sure they keep their promises."
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
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.
Robert Siegrist defeated incumbent Phil Miller in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 36 general election.[4]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Siegrist |
51.15% | 6,975 | |
| Democratic | Phil Miller Incumbent | 48.85% | 6,662 | |
| Total Votes | 13,637 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Phil Miller ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 36 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Phil Miller Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Robert Siegrist ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 36 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 36 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Siegrist (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 Philip Miller was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert Siegrist was unopposed in the Republican primary. Miller defeated Siegrist in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Philip Miller Incumbent |
54% | 5,522 | |
| Republican | Robert Siegrist | 46% | 4,701 | |
| Total Votes | 10,223 | |||
2012
Miller ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 36. Miller ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Vincent A. Pacileo III (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Phillip J. Miller Incumbent |
57% | 7,090 | |
| Republican | Vincent A. Pacileo | 43% | 5,355 | |
| Total Votes | 12,445 | |||
2011
Miller defeated Janet Peckinpaugh (R) in the February 22, 2011 special election.[10]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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.
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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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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.[11]
2012
Miller received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 72 others for the lowest score among the 152 scored members of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He did not receive a score for the 2009-10 term because he was not yet in the legislature.[11]
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- House website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Facebook page
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Mirror, "Democrats win 7 of 9 elections," February 22, 2011
- ↑ CT Post, "Special elections mean more expenses, more rhetoric," January 9, 2011
- ↑ Valley News Now, "Essex First Selectman Phil Miller Seeks Democratic Nomination in 36th House District Special Election," January 4, 2011
- ↑ 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 June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2011 Election Results," February 22, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
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| Preceded by James Field Spallone (D) |
Connecticut House District 36 2011–2017 |
Succeeded by Robert Siegrist (R) |
