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Thomas Gaffey
Thomas Gaffey is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 13 from 1995 to 2011. From 1997 to 2007, he was Chief Deputy Majority Leader and he served as Chief Deputy President Pro Tempore from 2007 to 2011. Gaffey left office after pleading guilty to misdemeanor larceny charges.[1] A special election was held February 22, 2011, to elect a replacement.[2]
Gaffey was a member of the New England Board of Higher Education and the Meridian Democratic Town Committee.
Biography
Gaffey earned his B.A. from Southern Connecticut State University and attended the University of Virginia's Darden School for Emerging Political Leaders. His professional experience includes working as a Legislative Aide for House Speaker Irving J. Stolberg, Executive Aide for Governor William A. O'Neill, Assistant Clerk for the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Public Relations Director for the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and Division Head of Recycling and Environmental Education for the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the senate, Gaffey served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Finance Committee, Connecticut Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Gaffey ran for re-election to the 13th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Len Suzio (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 13 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Thomas Gaffey (D)
|
18,369 | |||
| Len Suzio (R) | 13,238 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gaffey won re-election to the 13th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Tim Lenox (R).[3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 13 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Gaffey (D)
|
27,387 | |||
| Tim Lenox (R) | 10,543 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Gaffey and his wife, Kathleen, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut State Senate
- Connecticut Senate Committees
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State Senate - District 13 1995–2011 |
Succeeded by Len Suzio (R) |
