Jerry Labriola

Gerald Labriola was an American mystery writer, physician, politician, and assistant professor at the University of Connecticut Medical School. In Connecticut's 1994 U.S. Senate election, he ran a losing campaign as the Republican nominee against Democrat Joe Lieberman. He also ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Connecticut and served in the Connecticut Senate.
Labriola died on April 28, 2024, at the age of 92.
His son, Jerry Labriola Jr. was chairman of the Connecticut 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.