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Dave Yaccarino (Republican Party) is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 87. Yaccarino assumed office in 2011. Yaccarino's current term ends on January 6, 2021.
Yaccarino (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 87. Yaccarino won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Yaccarino earned his A.A. in Liberal Sciences from Gateway Community College. His professional experience includes working as a U.S. History teacher and owner of DJ's Sports Collectible and Comics. He served in the United States Navy Reserve.
Former Ranking Member, Commerce Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Member, Energy and Technology Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Member, Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Member, Public Safety and Security Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Member, Commerce
Member, Executive and Legislative Nominations
Member, Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Member, Subcommittee on General Bonding
Member, Veterans' Affairs
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In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Yaccarino cross-filed to also run with the Independent Party in 2018.
Incumbent Dave Yaccarino (R) defeated Theresa Ranciato-Viele (D) in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 on November 6, 2018.
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Dave Yaccarino (R) |
64.3%
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7,772 Votes✔ |
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Theresa Ranciato-Viele (D) |
35.7%
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4,308 Votes |
Total votes: 12,080
The Democratic primary was canceled.
The Republican primary was canceled.
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 Dave Yaccarino defeated Steve Gifford in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 87 general election.Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Dave Yaccarino Incumbent |
74.87% | 9,926 |
| Democratic | Steve Gifford | 25.13% | 3,331 |
| Total Votes | 13,257 | ||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | |||
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Gifford (unopposed) |
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Yaccarino Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Alden Mead was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent David W. Yaccarino was unopposed in the Republican primary. Yaccarino defeated Mead in the general election.
Connecticut House of Representatives District 87, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David W. Yaccarino Incumbent |
64.8% | 6,012 |
| Democratic | Alden Mead | 27.2% | 2,523 |
| Independent | David W. Yaccarino Incumbent |
6% | 557 |
| Working Families | Alden Mead | 1.9% | 179 |
| Total Votes | 9,271 | ||
Yaccarino ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 87. Yaccarino ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Yaccarino Incumbent |
100% | 9,151 |
| Total Votes | 9,151 | ||
Yaccarino was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He defeated incumbent Democrat Steve Fontana in the November 2 general election.
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 87 General Election (2010)
| Candidates | Votes | |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Yaccarino (R)
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5,486 | |
| Steve Fontana (D) | 4,417 | |
