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James Crawford, Democratic Candidate for State Senate in the 33rd District

After serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Crawford seeks a slot in the state Senate.

General Information

Name : Mr. James Michael Crawford
Also known as : Jim
Age : 62
Place of residence : Westbrook

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Providence College
Degree : BA in History
Year of graduation : PC 1971

Grad school

University : SCSU
Degree : MS in Urban Studies and MS in Psychology

Year of graduation : 1977 and 1980

Military service

Has served in the military: Yes
Rank : Lieutenant
Date when discharged from duty : 31 January 1974

Employment Information

Job titles held : Public School Teacher
Employers : Westbrook Board of Education

Political Information

Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: State office
Running for position: State Senate District 33
Chamber/district: 33
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : State Representative District 35-- 2011 to present Westbrook Board of Selectmen--2008 to 2011
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None

Party HQ

Address None at present

Campaign Manager

Name : David Steuber
Title : Campaign Manager

URLs

Website : jimcrawfordforsenate.com

Other facts

Social Studies teacher for 37 years in Westbrook. Past President and executive officer of the Westbrook Education Association Chairman of the Economic Development Commission for the Town of Westbrook Past President and executive officer of the Old Saybrook/Westbrook Exchange Club Vice Chairman of the Westbrook Foundation

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