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Timothy Larson
Timothy Larson is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 3 from 2015 to 2019. Larson left office in 2019 to join the administration of Gov. Ned Lamont (D).[1]
Larson previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2009 to 2015. He also served as mayor of East Hartford.
Biography
When he served in the state legislature, Larson's professional experience included working as executive director of the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority and president of the Larson and Lysik Insurance Agency.
At the time of his election to the state Senate, he was president of East Hartford Interfaith Ministries of the Hartford Marathon Foundation, director of Rebuilding East Hartford Together, of Riverfront Recapture, and of the Rotary Club.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Vice chair |
| • General Law, Vice chair |
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Co-chair |
| • Public Safety and Security, Co-chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Larson served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Commerce |
| • Energy and Technology, Vice chair |
| • General Law, Vice chair |
| • Public Safety and Security, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Larson served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banks, Vice chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Larson served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banks, Vice chair |
| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Issues
Legislation
In late October 2011, Larson proposed officially changing the date of Halloween in order to ensure it always falls on the last Saturday in October. In a statement he explained, "Halloween is fun night for the whole family, but not so much when you have to race home from work, get the kids ready for trick or treating, welcome the neighborhood children, and then try to get everyone to bed for an early school and work morning."[3]
Larson said moving the holiday would also generate revenue and create jobs, “Halloween has also become one of the top holidays for retailers selling candy, decorations, costumes and general party supplies. Jobs are created by this holiday, so let’s make it a little more fun and safe for everyone, and create some jobs too.”[4] Larson said he hopes the legislature takes up the matter during the 2012 session.[5]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut State Senate District 3
Incumbent Timothy Larson defeated Jennifer Lovett in the general election for Connecticut State Senate District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timothy Larson (D) | 60.7 | 22,018 |
 | Jennifer Lovett (R)  | 39.3 | 14,260 | |
| Total votes: 36,278 | |||
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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.
Incumbent Timothy Larson defeated Carolyn Mirek in the Connecticut State Senate District 3 general election.[6]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Timothy Larson Incumbent |
56.18% | 23,913 | |
| Republican | Carolyn Mirek | 43.82% | 18,650 | |
| Total Votes | 42,563 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Timothy Larson ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 3 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Timothy Larson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Carolyn Mirek ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 3 Republican primary.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Carolyn Mirek (unopposed) | |
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. Timothy D. Larson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Sean Kelly was unopposed in the Republican primary. Larson defeated Kelly in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy D. Larson |
60.7% | 17,536 | |
| Republican | Sean Kelly | 39.3% | 11,337 | |
| Total Votes | 28,873 | |||
2012
Larson ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 11. Larson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Thomas Ogar (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy Larson Incumbent |
77.1% | 5,043 | |
| Republican | Thomas A. Ogar | 22.9% | 1,495 | |
| Total Votes | 6,538 | |||
2010
Larson ran for re-election to the 11th District seat in 2010. Larson had no opposition in the primary or general election.
2008
In 2008, Larson won election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 11th District. Larson ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 5,697 votes.[12] He raised $6,635 for his campaign.[13]
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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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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See also
- Connecticut General Assembly
- Connecticut State Senate
- Connecticut Senate Committees
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Connecticut State Senate elections, 2018
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States: State Senate
- Profile from Open States: Full Legislative Profile
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Journal Inquirer, "Larson leaving Senate," January 8, 2019
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Connecticut House Democrats, REP. LARSON WANTS LAST SAT. IN OCTOBER DESIGNATED “HALLOWEEN” IN CONNECTICUT," October 24, 2011
- ↑ Hartford Courant, "State Lawmaker Wants to Change the Date of Halloween to Ensure it Always Falls on a Saturday," October 24, 2011
- ↑ Newsday, "Conn. lawmaker wants Halloween held on Saturday," October 24, 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, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Larson, Timothy D," accessed August 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gary LeBeau (D) |
Connecticut State Senate - District 3 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by Saud Anwar (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State House District 11 2009–2015 |
Succeeded by Jeffrey A. Currey (D) |
