Dennis Bradley (born. c. 1983) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Connecticut State Senate, representing District 23 from January 9, 2019 to January 4, 2023.[1]

Dennis Bradley
Member of the Connecticut State Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 9, 2019 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byEd Gomes
Succeeded byHerron Gaston
Personal details
Born1983 (age 40–41)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNorwich University (BA)
University of Massachusetts School of Law (JD)

Background and education

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Bradley is of [Dominican/Mexican] heritage.[2] Bradley received his Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, and prior to that received his bachelor's degree in political science and government from Norwich University.[1]

Professional career

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Since 2008, Bradley has served as Principal Partner at the law firm Bradley, Denkovich and Karayiannis, P.C. Bradley also served as a campaign associate for the congressional campaign of Jim Himes.[1]

On November 6, 2018, Bradley ran against Republican John Rodriguez for the office of Senator for Connecticut’s 23rd State Senate District.

Bradley won the election with 86.5% of the vote, with a total of 12,636 ballots cast in his favor.[3]

In May 2021, he was arrested on federal charges.[4]

On May 10, 2022, he lost the Democratic Party's endorsement to Reverend Herron Gaston, his main primary challenger, though he maintained enough support to force a primary in August.[5] Bradley lost the August 8, 2022 primary to Rev. Gaston by 4 points.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "VoteSmart.org Profile - Dennis Bradley". VoteSmart.org.
  2. ^ "Latino Candidates May Determine Who Controls CT's Legislature". CTLatinoNews.com. November 1, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "Dennis Bradley - Ballotpedia.com". “Ballotpedia.com”.
  4. ^ "Bridgeport state Sen. Dennis Bradley in federal custody". The CT Mirror. May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gaston Endorsed for State Senate, Incumbent Bradley Qualifies for Primary, Ortiz Seeks Petitions – Only in Bridgeport®". May 11, 2022.
  6. ^ https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bradley-concedes-CT-primary-challenge-to-Gaston-17363372.php [bare URL]
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