government organization which looks to retain and grow jobs in the state. Third campaign On May 22, 2010, Orchulli was nominated to be the Republican candidate for State Comptroller, the post being vacated by incumbent Democrat Nancy Wyman. Orchulli went on to lose the general election to Democrat Kevin Lembo, receiving 43% of the vote. In November 2012, Orchulli was quoted as saying about a fellow unsuccessful candidate for the senate, Linda McMahon's decision to align herself with Obama that it "showed, from my perspective, a sense of desperation." Fourth campaign In 2016, Orchulli sought the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against the incumbent Democrat Richard Blumenthal. He placed third at the state Republican convention on May 9 and urged his delegates to support party nominee Dan Carter. Private life He has one son, Andrew, who resides in New York City. References External links Official site of Orchulli's 2014 state campaign New York Times: In Connecticut, Dodd Easily Tops Orchulli for 5th Senate Term, November 3, 2004 2004 Senate campaign financial summary from OpenSecrets.org Connecticut Republicans American people of Italian descent Baruch College alumni People from Alpha, New Jersey People from Darien, Connecticut 1946 births Living people Rutgers University alumni Candidates in the 2004 United States elections