Leonard F. Suzio Jr. (born January 4, 1948) is an American politician from Connecticut. A Republican, he represented the 13th district in the Connecticut State Senate from 2017 to 2019, previously serving from 2011 to 2013.
Len Suzio | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Danté Bartolomeo |
| Succeeded by | Mary Abrams |
| In office February 25, 2011 – January 4, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Gaffey |
| Succeeded by | Danté Bartolomeo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1948 Meriden, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathryn |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
Personal life
editSuzio attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.[1] Shortly after graduation, he married Kathryn. Suzio was active in the Connecticut Victim Advocate Advisory Committee, founded the consultancy firm GeoDataVision, and served on the Meriden Board of Education from 1995 to 2009.[2]
Political career
editSuzio contested his first state legislative election in 2010, losing to incumbent state senator Thomas Gaffey.[3] After Gaffey resigned after being charged with larceny, Suzio contested the subsequent special election for his seat.[4] He defeated Democrat Thomas Bruenn in the special election, and took office on February 28, 2011.[5][6] His election made him the first Republican to be elected from the 13th district since 1972.[7]
Suzio unsuccessfully ran for a full term in the 2012 election, losing to Democrat Danté Bartolomeo.[8] He challenged Bartolomeo for a rematch in the 2014 election, but lost.[9][10]
Suzio launched another campaign for the seat in 2016.[11][12] In what was described as an upset victory by the New Haven Register, Suzio defeated Bartolomeo to reclaim his seat.[13]
In May 2018, Suzio announced that he would run for a second consecutive term.[14] He lost his 2018 re-election bid to Democrat Mary Daugherty Abrams.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Len Suzio".
- ^ Day, Cassandra (October 13, 2016). "Republican Len Suzio hopes to unseat Sen. Danté Bartolomeo in 13th District". New Haven Register. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 13 Race - Nov 02, 2010".
- ^ Mahony, Edmund H.; Lender, Jon (January 5, 2011). "State Sen. Thomas Gaffey Charged With Larceny, Says He Will Resign". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Turmelle, Luther (January 27, 2011). "Controversy erupts over alleged gay question in 13th Senate District poll". New Haven Register. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (February 28, 2011). "Tom Scott, a 90s tax protester, notches a win in Meriden". Connecticut Mirror.
- ^ Fenster, Jordan (October 15, 2012). "Connecticut Republicans set sights on key districts in state Senate race". Oneida Daily Register. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Kauffman, Matthew; Marteka, Peter (November 7, 2012). "Both Parties Win Some, Lose Some in General Assembly Races". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Beals, Shawn R. (November 5, 2014). "Incumbents Fare Well In Middletown Elections". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ De la Torre, Vanessa (November 5, 2014). "Democrats Keep Majority In State Senate". Hartford Courant. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Blair, Russell (August 12, 2016). "Voter Mailing List Request Sparks Debate". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Connecticut 13th District State Senate Results: Len Suzio Leads". New York Times. Associated Press. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Day, Cassandra (November 8, 2016). "Len Suzio reclaims 13th Senate District seat from Dante Bartolomeo". New Haven Register. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Savino, Mike (May 18, 2018). "Race for 13th Senate District features Meriden candidates". Record Journal. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Stannard, Ed (November 7, 2018). "Abrams beats Suzio in 13th Senate District". New Haven Register. Retrieved July 28, 2020.