Jerry Labriola | |
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| Member of theConnecticut State Senate from the15th district | |
| In office 1981–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Cutillo |
| Succeeded by | Robert G. Dorr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1931-05-17)May 17, 1931 Naugatuck, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 2024(2024-04-28) (aged 92) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3, includingDavid |
| Education | Yale University Thomas Jefferson University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Gerald Labriola (May 17, 1931 – April 28, 2024) was an American mystery writer, physician, politician, and assistant professor at theUniversity of Connecticut Medical School. In Connecticut's1994 U.S. Senate election, he ran a losing campaign as the Republican nominee against DemocratJoe Lieberman.[1] He also ran unsuccessfully forGovernor of Connecticut[2] and served in theConnecticut Senate.[2]
Labriola died on April 28, 2024, at the age of 92.[3]
His son, Jerry Labriola Jr. was chairman of theConnecticut Republican Party from 2011 to 2015. His other son,David, was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 131st district from 2003 to 2025.
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee forLieutenant Governor of Connecticut 1982 | Succeeded by E. Clayton Gengras, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Republican nominee forUnited States Senator from Connecticut (Class 1) 1994 | Succeeded by |
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