Edward Meyer
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Edward Meyer (b. April 15, 1935) is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 12 from 2005 to 2015. He served as Senate Assistant Majority Leader. Meyer did not seek re-election in 2014.
Meyer served in the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1975, was on the New York State Board of Regents from 1977 to 2000, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2000 and on the Guilford Democratic Committee.
Biography
Meyer earned his B.A. from Yale University in 1957, his Tripos from Cambridge University in 1958 and his J.D. from Yale Law University in 1961. His professional experience includes working as an Associate for Davis Polk and Wardwell from 1961 to 1964, as an Assistant United States Prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice from 1964 to 1968, as Partner for Spengler Carlson from 1968 to 1988 and as a partner for Meyer, Taub and Wild from 1988 to 2004.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meyer served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce |
| • Environment, Chair |
| • Government Administration and Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Environment, Co-Chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Government Administration and Elections, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Environment, Co-Chair |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Government Administration and Elections |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Meyer ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 12. Meyer ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Cindy Cartier (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Edward Meyer Incumbent |
53.2% | 25,888 | |
| Republican | Cindy Cartier | 46.8% | 22,736 | |
| Total Votes | 48,624 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Meyer ran for re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Lisa Davenport (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 12 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Meyer (D)
|
21,311 | |||
| Lisa Davenport (R) | 19,567 | |||
2008
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Meyer won re-election to the 12th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Ryan Suerth (R).[5]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Meyer (D)
|
30,565 | |||
| Ryan Suerth (R) | 20,430 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
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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Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide (2012)
The Yankee Institute, a pro-market think tank, releases its Voter Guide after each two-year legislative term. Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted in ten key votes. The Institute selects key votes which "reveal the differences between those legislators that would harness the power of individual liberty and the market to improve lives, and those that prefer a centrally-planned approach." A legislator with a 10 voted in agreement with the Yankee Institute on all 10 votes, while a legislator with a 0 voted against the Yankee Institute's views or was absent for all 10 votes.[6]
2012
Meyer received a score of 1 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 17th highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 1 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[6]
Personal
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Meyer and his wife, Patty Ann, have six children.
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Edward Meyer," accessed December 22, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State Senate - District 12 2005–2015 |
Succeeded by Ted Kennedy, Jr. (D) |
