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	==Connecticut Senate==		==Connecticut Senate==
	===Elections===		===Elections===
	Debicella decided to run for the ]'s 21st district in 2006 after longest-serving state legislator in the state's history, ], decided to retire. He defeated Democratic nominee Christopher Jones, ~~52%-48~~%.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=303207\|title=Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 21 Race - Nov 07, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3188&q=392586 \|title=~~Archived~~ ~~copy~~ \|access-date=2013-09-06 \|archive-date=2013-05-23 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523000238/http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?A=3188&Q=392586 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2008, he won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Janice Andersen, ~~54%-46~~%.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=450628\|title=Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 21 Race - Nov 04, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/electionresults/2008_election_results/2008_state_senator.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2013-09-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619170447/http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/electionresults/2008_election_results/2008_state_senator.pdf \|archive-date=2011-06-19 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		Debicella decided to run for the ]'s 21st district in 2006 after longest-serving state legislator in the state's history, ], decided to retire. He defeated Democratic nominee Christopher Jones, 52–48%.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=303207\|title=Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 21 Race - Nov 07, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3188&q=392586 \|title=SOTS: Vote for State Senators 2006 \|access-date=2013-09-06 \|archive-date=2013-05-23 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523000238/http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?A=3188&Q=392586 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2008, he won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Janice Andersen, 54–46%.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=450628\|title=Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 21 Race - Nov 04, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/electionresults/2008_election_results/2008_state_senator.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2013-09-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619170447/http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/electionresults/2008_election_results/2008_state_senator.pdf \|archive-date=2011-06-19 \|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	===Tenure===		===Tenure===
	In the State Senate, Debicella was a Deputy Minority Leader. He represented eastern ] in parts of the towns of ], ], ], and the entire city of ] (which is also his hometown).		In the State Senate, Debicella was a Deputy Minority Leader. He represented eastern ] in parts of the towns of ], ], ], and the entire city of ] (which is also his hometown).

	He co-authored legislation that gave tax credits to businesses that create 10 or more jobs. Working with Republican ] ], he supported a budget that increased state aid for education by ~~10-20~~% without raising taxes.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://debicella.com/about-dan.html \|title=Debicella.com \|publisher=Debicella.com \|date= \|accessdate=2022-08-13}}</ref>		He co-authored legislation that gave tax credits to businesses that create 10 or more jobs. Working with Republican ] ], he supported a budget that increased state aid for education by 10–20% without raising taxes.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://debicella.com/about-dan.html \|title=Debicella.com \|publisher=Debicella.com \|date= \|accessdate=2022-08-13}}</ref>{{primary source inline\|date=October 2024}}

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	Debicella decided to retire from the state legislature to run for ] in 2010. On May 21, 2010, he won the endorsement of the ] at its convention. On August 10, 2010, Debicella won the Republican three-candidate primary field with 61% of the vote, defeating Robert Merkle and Rick Torres.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=555829\|title=Our Campaigns - CT- District 04 - R Primary Race - Aug 10, 2010}}</ref>		Debicella decided to retire from the state legislature to run for ] in 2010. On May 21, 2010, he won the endorsement of the ] at its convention. On August 10, 2010, Debicella won the Republican three-candidate primary field with 61% of the vote, defeating Robert Merkle and Rick Torres.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=555829\|title=Our Campaigns - CT- District 04 - R Primary Race - Aug 10, 2010}}</ref>

	The general election between Debicella and incumbent Democrat ] was very competitive. The race made ]’s Top 100 Most Competitive Races list, ]’s Daily 10 (a tracker of the closest House Races), and ]’ list of ~~“toss~~ ~~up”~~ races. On November 2, he lost to Himes ~~53%-47~~%. Debicella won the following areas: ] (67%), his hometown of ] (65%), ] (65%), ] (58%), ] (58%), ] (55%), ] (55%), ] (54%), ] (54%), and ] (53%). He lost ] (49%), ] (48%), ] (47%), ] (44%), ] (40%), ] (39%), and Bridgeport (16%).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=488412\|title=Our Campaigns - CT - District 04 Race - Nov 02, 2010}}</ref>		The general election between Debicella and incumbent Democrat ] was very competitive. The race made ]'s Top 100 Most Competitive Races list, ]’s Daily 10 (a tracker of the closest House Races), and ]' list of "toss up" races. On November 2, he lost to Himes 53–47%. Debicella won the following areas: ] (67%), his hometown of ] (65%), ] (65%), ] (58%), ] (58%), ] (55%), ] (55%), ] (54%), ] (54%), and ] (53%). He lost ] (49%), ] (48%), ] (47%), ] (44%), ] (40%), ] (39%), and Bridgeport (16%).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=488412\|title=Our Campaigns - CT - District 04 Race - Nov 02, 2010}}</ref>

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American politician

Dan Debicella

Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 21st district
In office January 7, 2007 – January 5, 2011
Preceded by	George Gunther
Succeeded by	Kevin C. Kelly
Constituency	Shelton, Stratford (part), Monroe (part), Seymour (part)

Personal details
Born	(1974-10-24) October 24, 1974 (age 50) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Alexandra Galli
Residence	Shelton, Connecticut
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania (BS) Harvard University (MBA)
Website	http://www.debicella.com

Dan Debicella (born October 24, 1974) is a former State Senator and businessman, who represented the 21st district in the Connecticut State Senate. He was also the 2010 and 2014 Republican candidate for Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District.

Early life, education, and business career

Debicella was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Shelton, where he currently resides. His father, Cal, was a policeman for the Bridgeport Police Department and his mother, Maggie, is a secretary for the federal judicial system. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1992. He holds a degree in finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and an MBA from Harvard Business School, graduating in the top 5% of his class.

In his business career, Debicella worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Co., Director of Strategy at PepsiCo, and as an executive at Bridgewater Associates. He continues to currently serves on the board of various community organizations.

Early political career

Debicella served on Shelton’s Board of Apportionment and Taxation for seven years, four as its chairman. Debicella acted as the Fairfield County regional chair for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign. He also worked for State Senator Doc Gunther as his campaign manager for several elections.

Connecticut Senate

Elections

Debicella decided to run for the Connecticut State Senate's 21st district in 2006 after longest-serving state legislator in the state's history, Doc Gunther, decided to retire. He defeated Democratic nominee Christopher Jones, 52–48%. In 2008, he won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee Janice Andersen, 54–46%.

Tenure

In the State Senate, Debicella was a Deputy Minority Leader. He represented eastern Fairfield County in parts of the towns of Monroe, Seymour, Stratford, and the entire city of Shelton (which is also his hometown).

He co-authored legislation that gave tax credits to businesses that create 10 or more jobs. Working with Republican Governor Jodi Rell, he supported a budget that increased state aid for education by 10–20% without raising taxes.

Committee assignments

Appropriations Committee
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Public Health Committee
Regulation Review Committee

Congressional elections

2010

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut, 2010 § District 4

Debicella decided to retire from the state legislature to run for Connecticut's 4th congressional district in 2010. On May 21, 2010, he won the endorsement of the Connecticut Republican Party at its convention. On August 10, 2010, Debicella won the Republican three-candidate primary field with 61% of the vote, defeating Robert Merkle and Rick Torres.

The general election between Debicella and incumbent Democrat Jim Himes was very competitive. The race made CNN's Top 100 Most Competitive Races list, Politico’s Daily 10 (a tracker of the closest House Races), and Real Clear Politics' list of "toss up" races. On November 2, he lost to Himes 53–47%. Debicella won the following areas: Darien (67%), his hometown of Shelton (65%), New Canaan (65%), Easton (58%), Monroe (58%), Greenwich (55%), Oxford (55%), Ridgefield (54%), Wilton (54%), and Trumbull (53%). He lost Fairfield (49%), Redding (48%), Weston (47%), Westport (44%), Norwalk (40%), Stamford (39%), and Bridgeport (16%).

2014

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut, 2014 § District 4

In September 2013, Debicella decided to run a rematch in the newly redrawn 4th district.

Electoral history

Connecticut State Senate Election, 2006: Senatorial District 21
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dan Debicella	16,476	52
	Democratic	Chris Jones	15,099	48
Majority			1,377
Turnout			31,575

Connecticut State Senate Election, 2008: Senatorial District 21
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dan Debicella	24,940	54
	Democratic	Janice Andersen	20,912	46
Majority			4,028
Turnout			45,852

U.S. House of Representatives Election, 2010: District 4: Republican Primary
	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	Dan Debicella	16,153	61
Republican	Rob Merkle	6,912	24
Republican	Rick Torres	4,069	15

U.S. House of Representatives Election, 2010: District 4: General
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Dan Debicella	102,030	47
	Democratic	Jim Himes	115,351	53

References

"Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 21 Race - Nov 07, 2006".
"SOTS: Vote for State Senators 2006". Archived from the original on 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
"Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 21 Race - Nov 04, 2008".
"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2013-09-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
"Debicella.com". Debicella.com. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
"Dan Debicella".
"Our Campaigns - CT- District 04 - R Primary Race - Aug 10, 2010".
"Our Campaigns - CT - District 04 Race - Nov 02, 2010".
"Former State Sen. Dan Debicella, of Shelton, to Challenge Himes in 2014 Bid for Congress". 5 September 2013.

External links

Campaign website
Profile at Connecticut Senate Republicans
Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
Profile at Vote Smart
Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org

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