John McKinney (Connecticut)
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John P. McKinney (b. March 6, 1964, in Fairfield, Connecticut) is a former Republican member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 28 from 1999 to 2015. He served as Minority Leader from 2008 to 2015, Minority Leader Pro Tempore in 2007 and Majority Whip from 2000 to 2002.
McKinney was a 2014 candidate for Governor of Connecticut.[1] He lost the Republican primary to Tom Foley on August 12, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Biography
McKinney earned his B.A. from Yale University in 1986 and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1994. His professional experience includes owning a business and working as a Law Clerk for Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Richard N. Palmer and Attorney for Cummings and Lockwood.
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
John McKinney (Connecticut) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McKinney served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Housing, Ranking Member |
| • Legislative Management, Ranking Member |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKinney served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Housing, Ranking Member |
| • Legislative Management, Ranking Member |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKinney served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Environment |
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Housing |
Elections
2014
- See also: Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2014
McKinney ran for the office of Governor of Connecticut in 2014.[3][4] He sought the Republican nomination in the primary election on August 12, 2014, and was defeated by Tom Foley.[1] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Republican primary - August 12, 2014
| Governor of Connecticut, Republican Primary, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Tom Foley |
55.6% | 44,144 | ||
| John McKinney | 44.4% | 35,282 | ||
| Total Votes | 79,426 | |||
| Election results via Connecticut Secretary of State. | ||||
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
McKinney ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 28. McKinney ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John McKinney Incumbent |
100% | 33,368 | |
| Total Votes | 33,368 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
McKinney ran for re-election to the 28th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Mitchell Fuchs (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 28 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John McKinney (R)
|
26,249 | |||
| Mitchell Fuchs (D) | 12,694 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McKinney won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Martin Goldberg (D).[8]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John McKinney (R)
|
31,627 | |||
| Martin Goldberg (D) | 19,159 | |||
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.[9]
2012
McKinney received a score of 7 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 6th highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 2 lower than his score of 9 for the 2009-10 term.[9]
Personal
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McKinney and his wife, Megen, have three 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 2002 2000 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CT Post, "McKinney announces run for governor," July 23, 2013
- ↑ MittRomney.com, "Mitt Romney Announces Connecticut Campaign Team," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Connecticut Post, "CT Republicans already eying gov's race," August 29, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Post, "McKinney, Cafero consider runs for governor," February 1, 2013
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results for 2012," 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut State Senate - District 28 1999–2015 |
Succeeded by Tony Hwang (R) |
