Themis Klarides

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Themis Klarides
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Connecticut House of Representatives District 114
Successor: Mary Welander
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 9, 2022

Education

Law

Quinnipiac University

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Themis Klarides (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 114. She assumed office in 1999. She left office on January 6, 2021.

Klarides (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Connecticut. She lost in the Republican primary on August 9, 2022.

Klarides also ran for election for Governor of Connecticut. She did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 9, 2022.

Biography

Themis Klarides earned a J.D. from Quinnipiac University. Klarides' career experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Klarides 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
• Legislative Management, Ranking member

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Klarides served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Klarides served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Klarides served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Klarides served on these committees:

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

See also: United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Connecticut

Incumbent Richard Blumenthal defeated Leora Levy, John Anderson, and Shabadjot Bharara in the general election for U.S. Senate Connecticut on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal (D / Working Families Party)
 
57.5
 
723,864
Image of Leora Levy
Leora Levy (R)
 
42.5
 
535,943
Image of John Anderson
John Anderson (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
68
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Shabadjot Bharara (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
12

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,259,887
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Richard Blumenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Connecticut.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Connecticut

Leora Levy defeated Themis Klarides and Peter Lumaj in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Connecticut on August 9, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Leora Levy
Leora Levy
 
50.6
 
46,943
Image of Themis Klarides
Themis Klarides
 
40.0
 
37,072
Image of Peter Lumaj
Peter Lumaj
 
9.4
 
8,703

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 92,718
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020

Themis Klarides did not file to run for re-election.[2]

2018

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2018

In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Klarides cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[3]

General election

General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 114

Incumbent Themis Klarides defeated Mary Welander in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 114 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Themis Klarides
Themis Klarides (R)
 
54.4
 
6,249
Image of Mary Welander
Mary Welander (D)
 
45.6
 
5,246

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,495
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2016

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 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 Themis Klarides defeated Aldon Hynes in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 114 general election.[4]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Themis Klarides Incumbent 85.14% 8,993
     Working Families Aldon Hynes 14.86% 1,569
Total Votes 10,562
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State

Incumbent Themis Klarides ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 114 Republican primary.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Themis Klarides Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 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. Aldon Hynes was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Themis Klarides was unopposed in the Republican primary. Klarides defeated Hynes in the general election.[5][6]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngThemis Klarides Incumbent 62.4% 5,487
     Democratic Aldon Hynes 31.4% 2,759
     Independent Themis Klarides Incumbent 4.1% 362
     Working Families Aldon Hynes 2.1% 186
Total Votes 8,794

2012

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2012

Klarides ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 114. Klarides ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. She defeated Aldon Hynes (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngThemis Klarides Incumbent 63.9% 7,472
     Democratic Aldon Hynes 36.1% 4,225
Total Votes 11,697

2010

See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2010

Klarides ran for re-election to the 114th District seat in 2010. Klarides defeated Joshua D. Hershman (D) in the November 2 general election.

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Themis Klarides (R) 5,845
Joshua D. Hershman (D) 3,737

2008

On November 4, 2008, Klarides won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 114th District, defeating Marc Garofalo (D). Klarides received 6,763 votes in the election while Garofalo received 5,459 votes.[10]

Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Themis Klarides (R) 6,763
Marc Garofalo (D) 5,459

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Themis Klarides did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Klarides' campaign website stated the following:

“

AFFORDABILITY

Inflation is crushing Americans, in particular the middle and working classes. I believe in “spend what you absolutely need to, tax absolutely no more than that.” Unfortunately Biden and Blumenthal have spent trillions on everything and paid for none of it, causing runaway inflation, and want to raise taxes to make up the difference. As the Republican leader in the Connecticut House, we passed a Republican budget in a Democratic state that gave us spending caps, bonding caps, and volatility caps. I will take the same approach to Washington.


BORDER SECURITY

Border security is a first-order imperative for our government, but Biden's weak border policy has made our streets less safe. Organized crime south of the border has given us a humanitarian crisis of trafficked individuals, out-of-control illegal immigration and an epidemic of smuggled fentanyl that walks right in our front door. For the safety of our communities and children, we must secure the border.


ELECTIONS

I believe in policies that make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. I support expanded opportunities to vote in-person by traditional paper ballot. I oppose any efforts to federalize elections and to expand less-secure voting methods such as vote-by-mail.


PUBLIC SAFETY

Crime is out of control in our cities and suburbs, our law enforcement lacks resources and respect of politicians like Biden and Blumenthal, and departments can no longer effectively recruit. My brother-in-law is a police detective and I’ve seen first-hand how difficult policing can be—and that was before “defund the police” and Connecticut’s police “accountability” legislation. I led the fight in the legislature to restore qualified immunity to our police so they can do the hard, proactive work of keeping us safe. I am proud to be endorsed by the Connecticut State Police Union and the Fraternal Order of Police.


2ND AMENDMENT

I support the Second Amendment and have had my pistol permit for nearly 30 years.


GAS PRICES

The Biden-Blumenthal war on domestic oil and gas producers has left us unable to withstand global shocks and entirely dependent on countries that don’t like us very much. I support increased domestic energy production and doing what we can to reduce the cost of production, transportation, and refining, while at the same time promoting renewable sources of energy.


PARENTAL RIGHTS

More and more, elected officials, government bureaucrats, and special interests seek to dictate education and healthcare decisions for our kids—asking parents to take a back seat. Congress has a responsibility to protect local control and honor the rights of parents. Parents deserve options—the money should follow the child. Parents should have every resource we can make available to do what they believe is best for their kids.


NATIONAL SECURITY

Above all it is the responsibility of our government to protect our democracy and keep us safe. Today, in an increasingly unstable world, it is more important than ever that we project confidence and strength to our enemies and for our allies. Sadly, Joe Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan cost American lives, and projected weakness around the globe.

Our armed services need to be the best equipped, best trained, and most supported fighting force in the world. There is no room for politics when it comes to our national security and the important example our democracy sets for free people.

Our responsibility to our veterans does not end after their active service – we must always support the sacrifice these heroes have made.[11]

”
—Themis Klarides' campaign website (2022)[12]

Campaign finance summary

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

Themis Klarides campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022U.S. Senate ConnecticutLost primary$1,138,367 $1,138,367
2018Connecticut House of Representatives District 114Won general$34,705 N/A**
2016Connecticut House of Representatives, District 114Won $26,337 N/A**
2014Connecticut State House, District 114Won $34,410 N/A**
2012Connecticut State House, District 114Won $33,310 N/A**
2010Connecticut State House, District 114Won $31,220 N/A**
2008Connecticut State House, District 114Won $30,575 N/A**
2006Connecticut State House, District 114Won $35,091 N/A**
2004Connecticut State House, District 114Won $25,925 N/A**
2002Connecticut State House, District 114Won $41,445 N/A**
2000Connecticut State House, District 114Won $44,955 N/A**
1998Connecticut State House, District 114Won $38,831 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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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.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2019


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

2016 Republican National Convention

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016
Themis Klarides
Republican National Convention, 2016
Status:Delegate
State:Connecticut
Bound to:Donald Trump
Delegates to the RNC 2016
Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • Delegate rules by state • State election law and delegates • Delegates by state

Klarides was a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Connecticut. All 28 delegates from Connecticut were bound by state party rules to support Donald Trump at the convention. As of July 13, 2016, Trump had approximately 1,542 delegates. The winner of the Republican nomination needed the support of 1,237 delegates. Trump formally won the nomination on July 19, 2016.

Delegate rules

See also: RNC delegate guidelines from Connecticut, 2016 and Republican delegates from Connecticut, 2016

Delegates from Connecticut to the Republican National Convention were selected by the presidential candidates and approved by the state executive committee of the Connecticut Republican Party in May 2016. Delegates from Connecticut were bound to vote at the convention for the candidate to whom they were allocated based on the results of the state primary election. Delegates were allowed to vote for a different candidate after the first round of voting or if their candidate released them.

Connecticut primary results

See also: Presidential election in Connecticut, 2016
Connecticut Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Trump 57.9% 123,484 28
John Kasich 28.4% 60,503 0
Ted Cruz 11.7% 24,978 0
Ben Carson 0.8% 1,731 0
Other 1.3% 2,676 0
Totals 213,372 28
Source: The New York Times and Connecticut Secretary of State

Delegate allocation

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules
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Connecticut had 28 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 15 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's five congressional districts). Connecticut's district delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the candidate who won a plurality of the vote in a district received all of that district's delegates. If a candidate won more than 50 percent of the statewide primary vote, he or she received all of the state's district delegates.[13][14]

Of the remaining 13 delegates, 10 served at large. At-large delegates were allocated on a proportional basis; a candidate had to win at least 20 percent of the statewide primary vote in order to be eligible to receive any of the state's at-large delegates. If a candidate won more than 50 percent of the statewide vote, he or she received all of the state's at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention.[13][14]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Themis for US Senate, "Meet Themis," accessed August 4, 2022
    2. ↑ Hartford Courant, "Lawmakers honor retiring colleagues on final day of 2020 General Assembly session amid social distancing," May 6, 2018
    3. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2018 List of Candidates," accessed October 29, 2018
    4. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
    5. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
    6. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
    7. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
    8. ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
    9. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
    10. ↑ District 114 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
    11. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    12. ↑ Themis for US Senate, “Issues,” accessed July 26, 2022
    13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Republican National Committee, "2016 Presidential Nominating Process," accessed October 6, 2015
    14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 CNN.com, "Republican National Convention roll call vote," accessed July 20, 2016
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