Edwin Gomes
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| Edwin Gomes | |
| Connecticut State Senate District 23 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Ed A. Gomes is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing District 23.
Professional experience
Gomes served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1963. From 1961 to 1962 he was stationed in Korea. He worked as a Laborer/Annealer for Carpenter Steel from 1963 to 1977. He then worked as International Representative of District 1 for the United Steelworkers of America.
Political experience
Gomes was a member of the Bridgeport City Council from 1983 to 1989 and again from 1999 to 2005. He won a special election to the Connecticut State Senate in 2005 and has served in that position since. He is currently Assistant Majority Leader, representing the 23rd district.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- General Law Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Housing Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut Senate
Personal life
Gomes is married and has six children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Edwin Gomes
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Edwin Gomes
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006
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