Dave Yaccarino Sr.
2011 - Present
2027
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Dave Yaccarino Sr. (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 87. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Yaccarino (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 87. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Yaccarino earned his A.A. in liberal sciences from Gateway Community College. His professional experience includes working as a U.S. history teacher and owner of DJ's Sports Collectible and Comics. He served in the United States Navy Reserve.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Yaccarino was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Yaccarino was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee, Member
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Member
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Member
2019-2020
Yaccarino was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
- Commerce Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee
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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| • Commerce, Ranking member |
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Yaccarino served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Technology |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Public Safety and Security |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Ranking Member |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yaccarino served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • Public Safety and Security |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Ranking Member |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yaccarino served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Higher Education and Employment Advancement |
| • Insurance and Real Estate |
| • 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 87
Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. defeated Kieran Ahern in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Yaccarino Sr. (R) | 69.3 | 10,058 | |
 | Kieran Ahern (D / Working Families Party) | 30.7 | 4,448 | |
| Total votes: 14,506 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kieran Ahern advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Yaccarino in this election.
2022
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Yaccarino Sr. (R / Independent Party) | 100.0 | 8,846 | |
| Total votes: 8,846 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87.
2020
See also: Connecticut House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. defeated Kathy Grant in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Yaccarino Sr. (R / Independent Party) | 68.3 | 10,375 | |
| Kathy Grant (D / Working Families Party) | 31.7 | 4,805 | ||
| Total votes: 15,180 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kathy Grant advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87.
2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Yaccarino cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[1]
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Dave Yaccarino Sr. defeated Theresa Ranciato-Viele in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Yaccarino Sr. (R) | 64.3 | 7,772 | |
| Theresa Ranciato-Viele (D) | 35.7 | 4,308 | ||
| Total votes: 12,080 | ||||
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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 Dave Yaccarino defeated Steve Gifford in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 general election.[2]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dave Yaccarino Incumbent |
74.87% | 9,926 | |
| Democratic | Steve Gifford | 25.13% | 3,331 | |
| Total Votes | 13,257 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Steve Gifford ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steve Gifford (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Dave Yaccarino ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dave Yaccarino Incumbent (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. Alden Mead was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent David W. Yaccarino was unopposed in the Republican primary. Yaccarino defeated Mead in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | David W. Yaccarino Incumbent |
64.8% | 6,012 | |
| Democratic | Alden Mead | 27.2% | 2,523 | |
| Independent | David W. Yaccarino Incumbent |
6% | 557 | |
| Working Families | Alden Mead | 1.9% | 179 | |
| Total Votes | 9,271 | |||
2012
Yaccarino ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87. Yaccarino ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Dave Yaccarino Incumbent |
100% | 9,151 | |
| Total Votes | 9,151 | |||
2010
Yaccarino was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated incumbent Democrat Steve Fontana in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dave Yaccarino (R)
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5,486 | |||
| Steve Fontana (D) | 4,417 | |||
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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In 2023, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 7.
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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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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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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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Personal
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Yaccarino has three children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 |
Officeholder Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 2011-Present |
Succeeded by - |
