Robert Kane

Republican Party

Prior offices

Connecticut State Senate District 32

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Education

Bachelor's

Central Connecticut State University

Graduate

University of New Haven, 2009

Personal

Profession

Business

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2015 legislative session
* 2.2 2013-2014
* 2.3 2011-2012
* 2.4 2009-2010
* 3 Sponsored legislation
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2016
* 4.2 2014
* 4.3 2012
* 4.4 2010
* 4.5 2008
* 5 Campaign donors
* 5.1 2016
* 5.2 2014
* 5.3 2012
* 5.4 2010
* 5.5 2008
* 6 Scorecards
* 6.1 2017
* 6.2 2016
* 6.3 2015
* 6.4 2014
* 6.5 2013
* 6.6 2012
* 6.7 Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
* 6.7.1 2012
* 7 Personal
* 8 Recent news
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Footnotes

Robert J. Kane is a former Republican member of the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 32 from 2008 to 2017. Kane resigned from his position on January 4, 2017, shortly before the start of the 2017 legislative session.[1] Kane died on February 5, 2021.[2]

## Biography[edit]

Kane earned his B.A. from Central Connecticut State University and his MBA from the University of New Haven in 2009. His professional experience included working as the founder/president of KarTele Cellular Phones.

Kane served as a member and chair of the Watertown Town Council.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kane served on the following committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2015

• Appropriations, Ranking Member
• Executive and Legislative Nominations, Ranking Member
• Public Health

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kane served on the following committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2013

• Appropriations, Ranking Member
• Public Health
• Regulations Review

### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kane served on these committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2011

• Appropriations, Ranking Member
• Education
• Public Health

### 2009-2010[edit]

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kane served on these committees:

Connecticut committee assignments, 2009

• Appropriations, Ranking Member
• Banks
• Commerce
• Education
• Human Services

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

## Elections[edit]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Connecticut State Senate 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 Kane defeated Greg Cava in the Connecticut State Senate District 32 general election.[3]

Connecticut State Senate, District 32 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Robert Kane Incumbent | 65.93% | 33,090
| Democratic  | Greg Cava | 34.07% | 17,099
Total Votes | 50,189
Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State

Greg Cava ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 32 Democratic primary.

Connecticut State Senate, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Greg Cava (unopposed)

Incumbent Robert Kane ran unopposed in the Connecticut State Senate District 32 Republican primary.

Connecticut State Senate, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Republican |  Robert Kane Incumbent (unopposed)

### 2014[edit]

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. Donato Orsini was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Robert J. Kane was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kane defeated Orsini in the general election.[4][5][6]

Connecticut State Senate, District 32 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Robert Kane Incumbent | 65.6% | 23,547
| Democratic  |  Donato Orsini  | 31.7% | 11,383
| Working Families  |  Donato Orsini  | 2.7% | 985
Total Votes | 35,915

### 2012[edit]

See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012

Kane ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 32. Kane ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated James C. Gambardella (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]

Connecticut State Senate, District 32, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Robert J. Kane Incumbent | 63.4% | 28,591
| Democratic  |  James C. Gambardella  | 36.6% | 16,529
Total Votes | 45,120

### 2010[edit]

See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010

Kane ran for re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He faced candidate Lesa C. Peters (D), who later withdrew, in the November 2 general election.

### 2008[edit]

See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Kane won election to the 32nd District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating John McCarthy (D).[10]

Connecticut State Senate, District 32 (2008)

Candidates  | Votes
Robert Kane (R) | 28,571
John McCarthy (D)  | 20,458

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Robert Kane campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2016 | Connecticut State Senate, District 32 |  | $113,700
2014 | Connecticut State Senate, District 32 |  | $112,380
2012 | Connecticut State Senate, District 32 |  | $108,360
2010 | Connecticut State Senate, District 32 |  | $11,125
2008 | Connecticut State Senate, District 32 |  | $100,989
Grand total raised | $446,554
Source: [[11] Follow the Money]

### 2016[edit]

Kane won re-election to the Connecticut State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Kane raised a total of $113,700.

Connecticut State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Robert Kane's campaign in 2016
Public Fund| $95,555
Namin, Griffin J| $200
Mark, Raimo A| $200
Wilk, Janelle M| $200
Wolak, Scott| $200
Total raised in 2016| $113,700
Source: Follow the Money

### 2014[edit]

Kane won re-election to the Connecticut State Senate in 2014. During that election cycle, Kane raised a total of $112,380.

Connecticut State Senate 2014 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Robert Kane's campaign in 2014
Public Fund| $94,640
Santopietro, Susan| $200
Crotty, William J| $200
Love, Forest S| $125
Greenberg, Mark D| $100
Total Raised in 2014| $112,380
Source: Follow the Money

### 2012[edit]

Kane won re-election to the Connecticut State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Kane raised a total of $108,360.

Connecticut State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Robert Kane's campaign in 2012
Public Fund| $91,155
Blasius, Fwitz| $500
Thompson, Edward| $150
Buzzannco, Guy| $125
Benemerito, Denise| $100
Total raised in 2012| $108,360
Source: Follow the Money

### 2010[edit]

In 2010, Kane raised $11,125 in contributions.[12]

No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.

### 2008[edit]

In 2008, Kane collected $98,678 in donations.[13]

His five largest contributors in 2008 were:

Donor  | Amount

|

Public Fund | $84,480
Thomas Porzro  | $198
Louann Hart  | $185
Christopher Kane  | $100
George Tzepos  | $100

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Connecticut

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### 2017

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.

* Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2016

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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.

* Connecticut AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.

* Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2015

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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.

* Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2014

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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.

* Connecticut AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.

* Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

### 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.

* Connecticut AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.

* Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

* Yankee Institute's Voter Guide

Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted on ten votes."

### Yankee Institute's Voter Guide[edit]

See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide

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.[14]

#### 2012[edit]

Kane received a score of 8 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied for the 2nd highest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 1 lower than his score of 9 for the 2009-10 term.[14]

## Personal[edit]

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Kane is survived by his wife, Marcy, and their two children.

## Recent news[edit]

This section links to a Google news search for the term Robert + Kane + Connecticut + Senate

Robert Kane News Feed

## See also[edit]

* Connecticut State Senate
* Senate Committees
* Connecticut State Legislature
* Connecticut state legislative districts

## External links[edit]

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* Profile from the Connecticut State Senate
* Profile from Open States
* Biography from Project Vote Smart
* Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
* Robert Kane on Facebook
* Robert Kane on Twitter
* Campaign contributions via Follow the Money

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Connecticut News Junkie, "Coleman, Kane resign Senate seats," accessed January 5, 2017
2. ↑ Connecticut Mirror, "Rob Kane found dead at home," accessed February 6, 2021
3. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
4. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
5. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
6. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
7. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed June 18, 2012
8. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results for 2012," August 14, 2012
9. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012" accessed November 17, 2012
10. ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," November 4, 2008
11. ↑ Follow the Money, "Contributions to Kane, Robert J," accessed June 22, 2015
12. ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013
13. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Robert Kane," November 4, 2008
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012

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Preceded by
'  | Connecticut State Senate \- District 32
2009–2017  | Succeeded by
Eric C. Berthel (R)

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