Andres Ayala, Jr.
Andres Ayala, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 23 from 2013 to December 2014. He resigned following his appointment as director of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.[1] He previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 128 from 2007 to 2013.
Biography
Ayala's professional experience includes working as an instructor at Bassick High School and representative on the Common Council District.
He is a member of the Action for Bridgeport Community Development Board, Hispanic Elected Local Officials Board, National Association of Latino Elected Officials Board, National Puerto Rican Coalition Board of Directors, and the Raphola Taylor Center Board.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ayala served on the following committees:
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2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ayala served on the following committees:
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| • Aging, Member |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Public Safety and Security, Vice Chair |
| • Regulations Review, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ayala served on these committees:
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Public Health |
| • Regulations Review |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ayala served on these committees:
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| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding, Vice Chair |
| • Planning and Development |
| • Public Health |
Elections
2014
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Connecticut State Senate 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 Andres Ayala, Jr. defeated Scott Hughes in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Andres Ayala, Jr. |
69.3% | 2,462 |
| Scott Hughes | 30.7% | 1,091 |
| Total Votes | 3,553 | |
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Ayala ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 23. Ayala defeated Ernest E. Newton, II and incumbent Edwin Gomes in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Caz Mizera (R) Edwin Gomes (Working Families) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Andres Ayala, Jr. |
91.6% | 19,842 | |
| Republican | Caz Mizera | 8.4% | 1,815 | |
| Total Votes | 21,657 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Andres Ayala, Jr. |
42.5% | 2,129 |
| Ernest E. Newton II | 34.7% | 1,739 |
| Edwin Gomes Incumbent | 22.7% | 1,138 |
| Total Votes | 5,006 | |
2010
Ayala ran for re-election to the 128th District seat in 2010. Ayala ran unopposed in the primary and general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ayala won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 128th District, defeating Ramona Marquez (R). Ayala received 3,769 votes in the election while Marquez received 286 votes.[10] Ayala raised $54,414 for his campaign.[11]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andres Ayala, Jr. (D and WF)
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3,769 | |||
| Ramona Marquez (R) | 286 | |||
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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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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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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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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.[12]
2012
Andres received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 72 others for the lowest score among the 152 scored members of the Connecticut House of Representatives. This score was 2 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[12]
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
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Andres Ayala, Jr. on Facebook
- Andres Ayala on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Stamford Advocate, "Malloy picks Bridgeport state senator to run DMV," December 22, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 24, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The CT Mirror, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ 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, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 128 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
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| Preceded by Edwin Gomes (D) |
Connecticut State Senate District 23 2013–December 2014 |
Succeeded by Edwin Gomes (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State House District 128 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Christina M. Ayala (D) |
