Alphonse Paolillo
2017 - Present
2027
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Alphonse Paolillo (Democratic Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 97. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Paolillo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 97. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Alphonse Paolillo was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Wilbur Cross High School, graduating in 1990. Paolillo went on to attend the University of Connecticut, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1994. After college, he worked for U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman. Paolillo's other professional experience includes working as a registered representative by John Hancock Financial Network in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Paolillo was first elected to the 17th Ward on the New Haven Board of Alders since July 2003 and began serving as Majority Leader of the Board in January 2012. During his tenure on the board, he has served as chairman of the Aldermanic Affairs Committee and vice chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He has also been a member of the Aldermanic Finance, Tax Abatement and Legislation committees, as well as the City Resources Allocation Subcommittee and the Special Committee on Ward Redistricting.[1]
Representative Paolillo was elected to represent the 97th District in the Connecticut House in 2016. In the 2019 session, he served as vice chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee and as a member of the Banking Committee and the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Paolillo was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Paolillo was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking Committee, Member
- Public Safety and Security Committee, Vice Chair
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Member
2019-2020
Paolillo was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Banking Committee
- Public Safety and Security Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • Labor and Public Employees, Vice chair |
| • Public Safety and Security |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo defeated Anthony Acri in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alphonse Paolillo (D) | 71.2 | 2,458 | |
 | Anthony Acri (R) | 28.8 | 996 | |
| Total votes: 3,454 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Anthony Acri advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Paolillo in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo defeated Anthony Acri in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alphonse Paolillo (D) | 74.8 | 3,612 | |
| Anthony Acri (R / Independent Party) | 25.2 | 1,219 | |
| Total votes: 4,831 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Anthony Acri advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo defeated Erin Reilly in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alphonse Paolillo (D) | 76.1 | 6,042 | |
| Erin Reilly (R / Independent Party) | 23.9 | 1,900 | |
| Total votes: 7,942 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Erin Reilly advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Alphonse Paolillo defeated Joshua Van Hoesen in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alphonse Paolillo (D) | 80.2 | 4,890 | |
| Joshua Van Hoesen (R) | 19.8 | 1,207 | ||
| Total votes: 6,097 | ||||
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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 Robert Megna (D) did not seek re-election.
Alphonse Paolillo ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 general election.[2]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Alphonse Paolillo (unopposed) | |
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||
Alphonse Paolillo ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 97 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Alphonse Paolillo (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 9 to May 4.
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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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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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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 |
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Footnotes
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Connecticut House of Representatives District 97 2017-Present |
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