John Hennessy
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John Hennessy (Democratic Party) (also known as Jack) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 127. He assumed office in 2005. He left office on January 4, 2023.
Hennessy (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 127. Hennessy (Working Families Party) lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. He lost in the Democratic primary on October 18, 2022.
Hennessy passed away in December 2024.[1]
Biography
Hennessy's professional experience includes working for FedEx and as a licensed massage therapist. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1974 to 1977.[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Hennessy was assigned to the following committees:
- Planning and Development Committee, Member
- Environment Committee, Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Member
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2019-2020
Hennessy was assigned to the following committees:
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2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hennessy served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environment |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hennessy served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hennessy served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hennessy served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Environment |
| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding |
| • Planning and Development |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
- Note: The Democratic primary that was held on August 9, 2022, was invalidated by the Superior Court of Bridgeport on October 4, 2022. A new primary was scheduled for October 18, 2022.[3]
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127
Marcus Brown defeated Anthony Puccio and incumbent John Hennessy in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marcus Brown (D) | 63.6 | 2,321 |
| Anthony Puccio (R) | 27.9 | 1,017 | ||
 | John Hennessy (Working Families Party) | 8.5 | 312 | |
| Total votes: 3,650 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127
Marcus Brown defeated incumbent John Hennessy in the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 on October 18, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marcus Brown | 56.0 | 635 |
| John Hennessy | 44.0 | 499 | |
| Total votes: 1,134 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Anthony Puccio advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127
Incumbent John Hennessy defeated Peter Perillo and Robert T. Keeley Jr. in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Hennessy (D) | 73.3 | 5,523 |
| Peter Perillo (R) | 24.5 | 1,848 | ||
| Robert T. Keeley Jr. (Petitioning) | 2.2 | 162 | ||
| Total votes: 7,533 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Hennessy advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Peter Perillo advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127.
2018
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Hennessy cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[4]
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127
Incumbent John Hennessy defeated Peter Perillo in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Hennessy (D) | 75.3 | 4,081 |
| Peter Perillo (R) | 24.7 | 1,341 | ||
| Total votes: 5,422 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent John Hennessy defeated Ruben Coriano in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 general election.[5]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 127 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Hennessy Incumbent |
76.46% | 5,109 | |
| Republican | Ruben Coriano | 23.54% | 1,573 | |
| Total Votes | 6,682 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent John Hennessy ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 127 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | John Hennessy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Ruben Coriano ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 127 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ruben Coriano (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent John "Jack" Hennessy was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]
2012
Hennessy ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 127. Hennessy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Anthony Minutolo (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | John Hennessy Incumbent |
79.5% | 4,992 | |
| Republican | Anthony Minutolo | 20.5% | 1,290 | |
| Total Votes | 6,282 | |||
2010
Hennessy ran for re-election to the 127th District seat in 2010. Hennessy ran unopposed in the primary and general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hennessy won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 127th District. Hennessy ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 5,611 votes.[11] He raised $12,480 for his campaign.[12]
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 9.
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2020
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ New Haven Register, “Former Bridgeport state Rep. Jack Hennessy dies at 73" accessed December 10, 2024
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Hennessy Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ CT Examiner, "Ineligible Absentee Ballots Cited in Throwing Out Results of Bridgeport Primary," October 5, 2022
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Connecticut House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 127 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008," November 5, 2008
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 127 2005-2023 |
Succeeded by Marcus Brown (D) |
