Kevin Lembo
Kevin Lembo (Democratic Party) was the Connecticut Comptroller. He assumed office on January 5, 2011. He left office on December 31, 2021.
Lembo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Connecticut Comptroller. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Lembo cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[1]
Lembo was re-elected in 2014.[2] Unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the primary, Lembo overcame two challengers, Republican Sharon McLaughlin and Green Party candidate Rolf Maurer, in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3][4] He began his second term as state comptroller on January 7, 2015.
In 2004, Lembo became Connecticut's first Healthcare Advocate. In this role, which he held until 2010, Lembo's office organized formal challenges against health insurance companies on behalf of thousands of state residents who had been rejected for coverage.[5]
In addition to serving as comptroller, Lembo has maintained a part time, appointed position as a clinical instructor at the Yale School of Nursing.[3]
Sometimes referred to as the state's financial "watchdog" or "guardian," the Connecticut Comptroller is charged with monitoring and reporting on the state's financial health. The comptroller essentially serves as the state's accountant.[6]
Biography
Lembo is a native of Paterson, N.J. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from California State University.
Before coming to Connecticut, Lembo worked to develop a long-term home health care program in northeastern New York and was program director of an AIDS education, prevention and care program at a community health center.
In Connecticut, Lembo was made the state's first Healthcare Advocate. He served in this position from 2004 to 2010. During his time, he also chaired the state's health care reform effort, SustiNet.[3]
Education
- California State University, M.P.A.[7]
Political career
Connecticut Comptroller (2011-2021)
Lembo, a Democrat, was elected in November 2010 and took office the following January. Lembo first came up for re-election in 2014 and won a second term, which began January 7, 2015.[3]
Lembo's responsibilities as comptroller include managing the state's accounts payable, performing cost accounting and financial reporting of the state government's activities and monitoring the compliance of other state agencies with accounting procedures.[6]
Elections
2018
- See also: Connecticut Comptroller election, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut Comptroller
Incumbent Kevin Lembo defeated Kurt Miller, Paul Passarelli, and Ed Heflin in the general election for Connecticut Comptroller on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Lembo (D) | 55.1 | 746,806 |
 | Kurt Miller (R) | 43.2 | 585,510 | |
 | Paul Passarelli (L) | 1.0 | 13,165 | |
 | Ed Heflin (G) | 0.8 | 10,360 | |
| Total votes: 1,355,841 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Lembo advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut Comptroller.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut Comptroller
Kurt Miller defeated Mark Greenberg in the Republican primary for Connecticut Comptroller on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kurt Miller | 52.4 | 68,846 |
 | Mark Greenberg | 47.6 | 62,440 | |
| Total votes: 131,286 | |||
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2014
Lembo ran for re-election as Connecticut Comptroller in 2014 on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines. He was unopposed in the August 12 Democratic primary and faced two challengers, Sharon McLaughlin (Republican/Independent) and Rolf Maurer (Green Party), in the general election.[8] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
| Connecticut Controller, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kevin Lembo Incumbent |
52.3% | 538,280 | |
| Republican | Sharon McLaughlin | 46% | 473,752 | |
| Green | Rolf Maurer | 1.7% | 17,458 | |
| Total Votes | 1,029,490 | |||
| Election results via Connecticut Secretary of State | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Kevin Lembo won election to the office of Connecticut Comptroller. He defeated Jack Orchulli (R), Hugh Dolan (I), Colin D. Bennett (G) and Joshua Katz (L) in the general election.
| Connecticut Comptroller, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kevin Lembo |
53.6% | 577,547 | |
| Republican | Jack Orchulli | 42.6% | 459,474 | |
| Independent | Hugh Dolan | 1.6% | 17,701 | |
| Green | Colin D. Bennett | 1.2% | 13,288 | |
| Libertarian | Joshua Katz | 1% | 10,328 | |
| Total Votes | 1,078,338 | |||
| Election results via Connecticut Secretary of State. | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Lembo currently resides with his partner, Charles Fry, and three children in Guilford, Conn.[3]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ Register Citizen, "ELECTION RESULTS: Kevin Lembo will be first openly gay man to hold statewide office in Connecticut," November 2, 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Connecticut Comptroller Office, "Kevin Lembo" accessed October 2, 2012
- ↑ Kevin Lembo for Comptroller 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Kevin Lembo for Comptroller 2014 Official campaign website, "About," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller, "Homepage," accessed December 11, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography" accessed October 2, 2012
- ↑ Kevin Lembo for Comptroller 2014 Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed March 31, 2014
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