Vincent Candelora

Vincent J. Candelora is an American businessman, lawyer, and politician. Candelora is the State Representative for the 86th House District and also serves as the Republican Minority Leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Vincent Candelora
Minority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office January 6, 2021
Preceded by	Themis Klarides
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 86th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2007
Preceded by	Robert Ward
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Carolyn Candelora
Children	3
Education	Connecticut College (BA) Pennsylvania State University (JD)
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Education

In 1992, Candelora earned a BA degree from Connecticut College. In 1995, Candelora earned a JD degree from Pennsylvania State University's Dickinson School of Law.^[1]

Career

As a businessman, Candelora is the owner and manager of Connecticut Sportsplex. Candelora also works for Taconic Wire.^[1][2]

Candelora is an attorney with Susman, Duffy, and Segaloff.^[1]

Candelora's political career began as a council member of North Branford, Connecticut, where he served three terms.^[1]

In 2006, Candelora was elected to the legislature. On November 8, 2016, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase and won the General election. On November 6, 2018, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase again and won the General election.^[3][4]

Candelora is a Republican member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives for District 86, serving his 7th term.^[1][5] Candelora's district includes the communities of Northford, North Guilford, Durham, and Wallingford.

Awards

• 2017 Connecticut Alliance of YMCA 2017's legislative champion. Given by Wallingford YMCA.^[6]
• 2018 Charles Stetson Award. Given by Family Institute of Connecticut.^[7]

Personal life

Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.^[1][2]