Noreen Kokoruda
Noreen Kokoruda (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 101. Kokoruda assumed office in 2011. Kokoruda left office on January 6, 2021.
Kokoruda (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 101. Kokoruda lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Kokoruda's professional experience includes serving as the Executive Director of The Shoreline Foundation for 14 years, Chair of the Beach and Recreation Commission for 9 years, Member of the Madison Board of Selectmen and on the Commission for Community Service.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Kokoruda was assigned to the following committees:
- Children Committee
- Education Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Legislative Management Committee
- Planning and Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Children |
| • Education |
| • Legislative Management |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kokoruda served on the following committees:
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| • Aging |
| • Appropriations |
| • Children, Ranking Member |
| • Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kokoruda served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Planning and Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kokoruda served on these committees:
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| • Education |
| • Energy and Technology |
| • Planning and Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
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General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101
John-Michael Parker defeated incumbent Noreen Kokoruda in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John-Michael Parker (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party) | 53.7 | 8,241 | |
| Noreen Kokoruda (R) | 46.3 | 7,102 | ||
| Total votes: 15,343 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. John-Michael Parker advanced from the Democratic primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Noreen Kokoruda advanced from the Republican primary for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101.
2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Kokoruda cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101
Incumbent Noreen Kokoruda defeated John-Michael Parker in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Noreen Kokoruda (R) | 50.1 | 6,259 | |
| John-Michael Parker (D) | 49.9 | 6,241 | ||
| Total votes: 12,500 | ||||
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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 Noreen Kokoruda ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 101 general election.[3]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Noreen Kokoruda Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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Incumbent Noreen Kokoruda ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 101 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 101 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Noreen Kokoruda 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. Alex Taubes was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Noreen S. Kokoruda was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kokoruda defeated Taubes in the general election.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Noreen Kokoruda Incumbent |
53.8% | 5,329 | |
| Democratic | Alex Taubes | 43.3% | 4,289 | |
| Independent | Noreen Kokoruda Incumbent | 2.9% | 289 | |
| Total Votes | 9,907 | |||
2012
Kokoruda ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 101. Kokoruda ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. She defeated David Dwyer (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Noreen S. Kokoruda Incumbent |
60.3% | 7,537 | |
| Democratic | David Dwyer | 39.7% | 4,952 | |
| Total Votes | 12,489 | |||
2011
Kokoruda defeated Joan Walker (D) in the February 22, 2011 special election.
Campaign themes
2020
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2011
Kokoruda's 2011 special election campaign website emphasized two key policy campaign themes:
- Proven Leadership: Holding Government Accountable "Noreen Kokoruda is a no-nonsense Selectman in Madison. She’s maintained a healthy rainy day fund, put a stop to wasteful spending, and helped the town keep a AAA-bond rating – one of the strongest financial scores in all of Connecticut."
- Taking on Higher Taxes and Spending: "Two years ago, Hartford politicians increased taxes and fees by almost $2 billion and still put us in a $3.5 billion hole. Now, they’re looking for more votes to raise taxes; but they won’t get it from Noreen. We just can’t afford their spending."
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2020
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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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Personal
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Kokoruda and her husband, Dan, have two children.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Facebook page
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Facebook.com, "Noreen Kokoruda Info," accessed October 17, 2014
- ↑ 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 Deborah Heinrich (D) |
Connecticut House District 101 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by John-Michael Parker (D) |
