JR Romano

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Joseph Robert Romano (* in Derby , Connecticut ) an American politician and chairman of the Republican Party of Connecticut since 2015 .

Life

Romano grew up in Derby, Connecticut and attended high school there . He then attended Trinity College in Hartford , Connecticut. After graduating from college, he became Political Director of the Connecticut Republican Party. In 2004 and 2006, he ran each in the 104th electoral district for a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives , but was defeated both times by the Democratic incumbent Linda M. Gentile .

In June 2015, he was elected party leader of the Connecticut Republican Party, asserting himself against Senator Joe Markley, among others . The previous party chairman Jerry Labriola junior had renounced a third term.

Romano is a licensed financial advisor . He was also the coordinator for Americans for Prosperity in Connecticut.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Derby: The little city that could in state GOP , July 2, 2015, ctpost.com
  2. ^ A b Republicans Choose JR Romano As Party Chairman , June 23, 2015, Hartford Courant
  3. ↑ a b Young new GOP state chair promises 'tenacity' , July 6, 2015, The Connecticut Mirror
  4. ↑ JR Romano Chosen to Lead Connecticut Republicans , June 24, 2015, NBC Connecticut
personal data
SURNAME Romano, JR
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Romano, Joseph Robert (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician (Republican Party)
DATE OF BIRTH 20th century
PLACE OF BIRTH Derby , Connecticut