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	'''~~Daniel Charles "~~Dan" Debicella''' (born October 24, 1974) is a ~~] ]~~ and ] ~~currently~~ ~~representing~~ the 21st district in the ].		'''Dan Debicella''' (born October 24, 1974) is a former State Senator and businessman, who represented the 21st district in the ]. He was also the 2010 and 2014 Republican candidate for Connecticut's ].

	==~~Personal~~ life and ~~background~~==		==Early life, education, and business career==
	Debicella was born in ] and raised in ], where he currently resides. He graduated from ] in 1992. He holds a degree in finance from the ]'s ] and an ] from ].		Debicella was born in ] and raised in ], where he currently resides. His father, Cal, was a ] for the ] and his mother, Maggie, is a secretary for the federal judicial system. He graduated from ] in 1992. He holds a degree in finance, ], from the ]'s ] and an ] from ], graduating in the top 5% of his class.

	~~Debicella~~ is ~~currently~~ an ~~Assistant~~ ~~Vice~~ ~~President~~ of ~~Marketing~~ at ~~The~~ ~~Hartford~~ ~~Financial Services~~.~~<ref>http://www.senaterepublicans.ct.gov/sen_info/debicella.aspx</ref> Previously~~, ~~Debicella worked as~~ Director of Strategy at ]~~, as an online business owner~~, and as a ~~management consultant~~ at ~~McKinsey~~ ~~& Company~~. He currently serves on the board of various community organizations.		In his business career, Debicella worked as a consultant at ], Director of Strategy at ], and as an executive at ]. He continues to currently serves on the board of various community organizations.

			==Early political career==
	Prior to being elected State Senator, Debicella served on Shelton’s Board of Apportionment and Taxation for seven years, four as its chairman. Debicella acted as the ] regional chair for ]'s unsuccessful 2008 ].<ref>http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=4943</ref>
			Debicella served on Shelton’s Board of Apportionment and Taxation for seven years, four as its chairman. Debicella acted as the ] regional chair for former ] ]'s unsuccessful 2008 ]. He also worked for State Senator ] as his campaign manager for several elections.

	==~~State~~ ~~Senator~~==		==Connecticut Senate==
			===Elections===
	Debicella was first elected in 2006 and subsequently re-elected in 2008. He succeeded ], the longest-serving state legislator in Connecticut history, after working as his campaign manager for several elections.<ref>http://debicella.com/bio.html</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===
	In the State Senate, Debicella holds the position of Deputy Minority Leader and sits on the Appropriations (ranking member), Higher Education (ranking member), Public Health (ranking member), and Regulations Review committees.<ref>http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=68394</ref>
			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>{{primary source inline\|date=October 2024}}
	===Accomplishments===
	In 2007, Debicella co-authored a bill that provides tax credits for businesses that create at least 10 new jobs in a year. The bill was passed unanimously and signed into law by ] ].<ref>http://www.senaterepublicans.ct.gov/press/debicella/2007/061507.html</ref> In committee, Debicella ] a controversial bill that would have allowed children of illegal immigrants who graduated from a Connecticut high school to apply for in-state tuition. The bill eventually passed through the ] but was ultimately vetoed by Rell.<ref>http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2007/06/26/rell_vetoes_in_state_tuition_rates_for_illegal_immigrant_kids/</ref>

			===Committee assignments===
	In 2008, in response to ] plans for a waste deposit in Stratford, Debicella co-sponsored a bill that prohibited the depositing of more than 1,000 cubic yards of ]-laden soil near residential areas without approval from two-thirds of the municipality's legislative body.<ref>http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19677567&BRD=1637&PAG=461&dept_id=9180&rfi=8</ref> He also proposed legislation that would have allowed individuals and families who receive a physical exam and all age-appropriate preventive tests to deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses from their state income tax, which did not pass through committee.<ref>http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19393688&BRD=1637&PAG=461&dept_id=9180&rfi=8</ref> Debicella co-sponsored a bill that expanded Operation Fuel, a program that provides a $500 credit for Connecticut ] 65 or older whose income is at or below the state median, to assist with their home heating costs.<ref>http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20204740&BRD=1637&PAG=461&dept_id=9166&rfi=6</ref> Debicella also secured $2 million in bonding for downtown Shelton revitalization, which cumulated with a visit to Shelton by Governor Rell announcing the funding.
			*Appropriations Committee
			*Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
			*Public Health Committee
			*Regulation Review Committee<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ballotpedia.org/index.php/Dan_Debicella\|title=Dan Debicella}}</ref>

			==Congressional elections==
	In 2009, Debicella is focusing on eliminating Connecticut’s budget deficit without tax increases by reducing spending through changing how the state provides social services.<ref>http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17999:debicella-lands-appropriations-seat&catid=186:local-news&Itemid=517</ref> Debicella has also reintroduced his proposed for tax credits to those who obtain all prescribed preventative tests.<ref>http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/01/health_care_ref_1.php</ref>
			===2010===

			{{Main\|United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut, 2010#District 4}}
	Debicella received the "Guardian of Small Business" award from the National Federation of Independent Businesses in March 2009 for his work in supporting pro-small business legislation. <ref>http://www.senaterepublicans.ct.gov/press/debicella/2009/032709.html </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>

	===Voting Record===
	Debicella’s voting record has reflected a bias for smaller government, free-market policies, and decentralization of government power to the local level. In 2007, Debicella joined the majority of Senators in voting for a budget that did not raise taxes, was under the constitutional spending cap, and increased education funding by 10-20% to all towns. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=8003&which_year=2007&SUBMIT1.x=9&SUBMIT1.y=2</ref> In 2009, Debicella came out strongly against a Democratic proposal to increase taxes by over $3.3 billion. <ref>http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24706:democrat-republicans-oppose-budget-proposal&catid=186:local-news&Itemid=1786</ref> Instead, he joined other legislative Republicans in proposing a budget that cut spending to close the budget deficit. <ref>http://www.connpost.com/ci_12156841?IADID=Search-www.connpost.com-www.connpost.com</ref>

	In the area of education, Debicella co-sponsored a bipartisan bill in 2007 that funded the Teacher’s Retirement Fund through utilizing state bonding<ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=6141&which_year=2007</ref>, and has consistently opposed the creation of unfunded mandates on municipalities such as mandating all school suspensions be in-school. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=7350&which_year=2007&SUBMIT1.x=20&SUBMIT1.y=3</ref>

	In the area of transportation, Debicella co-sponsored a bill that passed in both 2007 and 2008 to forbid the expansion of Sikorsky Airport in Stratford. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=5746&which_year=2008&SUBMIT1.x=4&SUBMIT1.y=12</ref><ref>http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19791493&BRD=1773&PAG=461&dept_id=30987&rfi=8</ref>
	In a rare tie vote in the Senate, he voted for ending zone pricing of gasoline in Connecticut, which did not become law.<ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=6980&which_year=2007&SUBMIT1.x=9&SUBMIT1.y=15</ref>

	Debicella is generally known as taking a hard-line on crime issues. He has supported a “three strikes” law in Connecticut, which would give automatic life in jail for anyone with three violent felonies. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=671&which_year=2008&SUBMIT1.x=2&SUBMIT1.y=17</ref> In 2009, he voted to keep the death penalty for murderers in Connecticut.<ref> http://www.connpost.com/ci_12430798?IADID=Search-www.connpost.com-www.connpost.com</ref>

	On social issues, Debicella has taken moderate positions. Debicella voted for a bill codifying the Connecticut Supreme court’s recognition of same sex marriages, but only after including protections for religious institutions and religious organizations. He also introduced amendments requiring schools to notify parents when marriage and sexuality were being discussed in schools, and allowing parents to remove their children from such discussions.<ref>http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-same-sex-marriage-0423.artapr23,0,3521923.story</ref><ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB-0899</ref> Debicella has also opposed the legalization of medical marijuana.<ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=6715&which_year=2009</ref>

	Debicella generally has a “pro-busines” voting record. He joined other Republicans in opposing bills mandating paid sick leave on small businesses and increasing the minimum wage. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=601&which_year=2007</ref > Debicella also co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to make it more difficult to take property by eminent domain for commercial development. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=167&which_year=2007&SUBMIT1.x=6&SUBMIT1.y=12</ref>

	Debicella has also proposed several amendments to bills that have failed to gain passage. He has proposed amendments to end the power of judges to force affordable housing on communities. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=581&which_year=2007&SUBMIT1.x=11&SUBMIT1.y=14</ref> He has also proposed allowing for referendum and initiative in Connecticut. <ref>http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=444&which_year=2008&SUBMIT1.x=12&SUBMIT1.y=5</ref>

	In 2008, the Connecticut ] gave Debicella a 58% rating on their annual scorecard<ref>http://www.ctlcv.org/Scorecards/2008%20Scorecard.pdf</ref> and the Connecticut ] gave him a 29% rating.<ref>http://www.ctaflcio.org/2008%20political%20conv/2007-2008%20Scorecard.pdf</ref> He was endorsed in the 2008 election by the ]<ref>http://www.cbia.com/newsroom/pastreleases/2008%20Releases/2008%20endorsements/21-%20Debicella,%20Dan.pdf</ref> and the ].<ref>http://www.ctfamily.org/2008_Endorsements.pdf</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>

			===2014===
			{{Main\|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.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://shelton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/former-state-sen-dan-debicella-of-shelton-to-challenge-himes-in-2014-bid-for-congress\|title = Former State Sen. Dan Debicella, of Shelton, to Challenge Himes in 2014 Bid for Congress\|date = 5 September 2013}}</ref>

	==Electoral history==		==Electoral history==
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			\|percentage = 61
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			\|percentage = 24
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			\|candidate = Rick Torres
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			{{Election box begin \| title=]: District 4: General}}
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			\|party = Democratic Party (US)
			\|candidate = Jim Himes
			\|votes = 115,351
			\|percentage = 53
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			}}

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			== References ==
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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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