Career
As a businessman, Candelora is the owner and manager of Connecticut Sportsplex. Candelora also works for Taconic Wire.[1][2]
Candelora's political career began as a council member of North Branford, Connecticut, where he served three terms.[1]
In 2006, Candelora was elected to the legislature.
On November 8, 2016, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase and won the General election. On November 6, 2018, Candelora defeated Vincent Mase again and won the General election.[3][4]
Candelora is a Republican member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives for District 86, serving his 7th term.[1][5] Candelora's district includes the communities of Northford, North Guilford, Durham, and Wallingford.