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Wayne Winsley
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Wayne Winsley was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Connecticut. Winsley ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 3, 2012. He lost to incumbent Rosa DeLauro on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Winsley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 13, 1963.[2] Winsley served in the United States Navy, achieving the Naval rank of Petty Officer.[2]
Career
Winsley held numerous positions, including:[2]
- Private investigator
- Radio broadcaster
- President of the Danbury chapter of the NAACP, 2003
- Author
- Communications director and spokesman for the gubernatorial campaign, 2010
Campaign themes
2012
The main themes from Winsley's campaign website:[3]
- Tax Relief
- Federal Spending
- Immigration
- Veterans
Elections
2012
Winsley ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Connecticut's 3rd District. Winsley won the nomination on the Republican ticket. The signature filing deadline was June 12, 2012. The primary date was August 14, 2012. Incumbent Rosa DeLauro defeated him on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Rosa L. DeLauro Incumbent |
74.7% | 217,573 | |
| Republican | Wayne Winsley | 25.3% | 73,726 | |
| Total Votes | 291,299 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Personal
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As of the 2012 election, Winsley was married to April Dawn Winsley and together they had three children.[2]
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