Robert Kane
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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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Appropriations, Ranking Member |
| • Education |
| • Public Health |
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kane served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations, Ranking Member |
| • Banks |
| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Human Services |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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)
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28,571 | |||
| John McCarthy (D) | 20,458 | |||
Campaign donors[edit]
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| Robert Kane campaign contribution history | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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]
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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.
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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.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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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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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
See also[edit]
- Connecticut State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links[edit]
- 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]
- ↑ Connecticut News Junkie, "Coleman, Kane resign Senate seats," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Connecticut Mirror, "Rob Kane found dead at home," accessed February 6, 2021
- ↑ 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, "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, "2008 General Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Contributions to Kane, Robert J," accessed June 22, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Robert Kane," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State Senate - District 32 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Eric C. Berthel (R) |
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