Kevin P. Lembo | |
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Connecticut Comptroller | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 5, 2011 |
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Preceded by | Nancy Wyman |
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Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Charles Frey |
Kevin P. Lembo is the Connecticut State Comptroller. He first took office on January 5, 2011. He won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democratic Party at their state convention, and later defeated Michael Jarjura in the August 10, 2010 Democratic primary. In the November 2 general election, he defeated Republican candidate Jack Orchulli.
In 2004, Lembo became Connecticut's first State Healthcare Advocate, and was reconfirmed to the position in 2008. Along with Nancy Wyman, his predecessor in the Comptroller's office, he was co-chair of the state SustiNet healthcare plan.[1]
Lembo is married to Charles Frey and lives in Guilford, Connecticut with their three children. Lembo is the first openly gay individual to be elected to statewide office in Connecticut.[2]
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Preceded by Nancy Wyman |
Connecticut State Comptroller 2011- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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