title: Vincent Candelora
text: # Vincent Candelora
  
  Vincent J. Candelora is an American businessman, lawyer, and politician. Candelora is the State Representative for the 86th House District and also serves as the Republican Minority Leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
  
  ## Education
  
  In 1992, Candelora earned a BA degree from Connecticut College. In 1995, Candelora earned a JD degree from Pennsylvania State University's Dickinson School of Law.
  
  ## Career
  
  As a businessman, Candelora is the owner and manager of Connecticut Sportsplex. Candelora also works for Taconic Wire.
  
  Candelora is an attorney with Susman, Duffy, and Segaloff.
  
  Candelora's political career began as a council member of North Branford, Connecticut, where he served three terms.
  
  In 2006, Candelora was elected to the legislature. On November 8, 2016, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase and won the General election. On November 6, 2018, Candelora defeated Vincent Made again and won the General election.
  
  Candelora is a Republican member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives for District 86, serving his 7th term. Candelora's district includes the communities of Northford, North Guilford, Durham, and Wallingford.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * 2017 Connecticut Alliance of YMCA 2017's legislative champion. Given by Wallingford YMCA.
  * 2018 Charles Stetson Award. Given by Family Institute of Connecticut.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Candelora's wife is Carolyn. They have three children. Candelora resides in North Branford, Connecticut.
  
  