Joseph Serra
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Joseph C. Serra (Democratic Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 33. Serra assumed office in 1993. Serra left office on January 6, 2021.
Serra (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 33. Serra won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Serra's professional experience includes working as a deputy director of Public Works from 1979-1996, and on the Middletown Department of Public Works from 1959-1996.
He is a Middletown Urban Forestry Board member and secretary-treasurer of the Connecticut Association of Street and Highway Officials.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Serra 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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| • Aging, Co-chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Serra served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Serra served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Serra served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging, Co-Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Serra served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging, Co-Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Serra did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Joseph C. Serra defeated Linda Szynkowicz in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph C. Serra (D) | 62.1 | 5,356 |
 | Linda Szynkowicz (R) | 37.9 | 3,270 | |
| Total votes: 8,626 | |||
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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 Joseph Serra defeated Linda Szynkowicz in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 general election.[2]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 33 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joseph Serra Incumbent |
57.76% | 5,648 | |
| Republican | Linda Szynkowicz | 42.24% | 4,130 | |
| Total Votes | 9,778 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Joseph Serra ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Serra Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Linda Szynkowicz ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 33 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Linda Szynkowicz (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 Joseph C. Serra was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Linda Szynkowicz was unopposed in the Republican primary. Serra defeated Szynkowicz in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph C. Serra Incumbent |
62.1% | 3,966 | |
| Republican | Linda Szynkowicz | 37.9% | 2,418 | |
| Total Votes | 6,384 | |||
2012
Serra ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33. Serra ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Callie Grippo (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph C. Serra Incumbent |
71.6% | 6,349 | |
| Republican | Callie L. Grippo | 28.4% | 2,519 | |
| Total Votes | 8,868 | |||
2010
Serra ran for re-election to the 33rd District seat in 2010. He defeated David Bauer (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 33 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph C. Serra (D)
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4,435 | |||
| David Bauer (R) | 2,240 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Serra won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 33rd District, defeating Catherine Johnson (R). Serra received 6,476 votes in the election while Johnson received 3,200 votes.[9] Serra raised $30,000 for his campaign; Johnson raised $30,043.[10]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 33 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Serra (D and WF)
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6,476 | |||
| Catherine Johnson (R) | 3,200 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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2018
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2017
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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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See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Serra
- ↑ 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
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ District 33 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State House District 33 1993–2021 |
Succeeded by Brandon Chafee (D) |
