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2020 Rhode Island House Of Representatives Election
The 2020 Rhode Island House of Representatives elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Rhode Island voters elected all 75 state representatives. State representatives serve two-year terms in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. A primary election held on September 8, 2020 determined which candidates would appear on the November 3 general election ballot. All the members elected were to serve in the Rhode Island General Assembly. Summary of results Sources Retiring incumbents Five incumbent representatives (all Democrats) did not appear on the September 8 primary ballot: # Joseph Almeida, District 12 # Dennis Canario, District 36 # Robert Jacquard, District 17 # Michael Morin, District 49 # Stephen Ucci, District 42 Defeated incumbents In primary Six incumbent representatives (all Democrats) sought reelection but were defeated in the September 8 primary. With the exception of Walsh, the defeated were all beaten by progressive challengers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhode Island House Of Representatives
The Rhode Island House of Representatives is the lower house of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, the upper house being the Rhode Island Senate. It is composed of 75 members, elected to two year terms from 75 districts of equal population. The Rhode Island General Assembly does not have term limits. The House meets at the Rhode Island State Capitol in Providence. House leadership The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives. The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the full House through the passage of a House Resolution. As well as presiding over the body, the Speaker is also the chief leadership position, and controls the flow of legislation. Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the chamber. Officers Committee leadership All chairs and vice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel P
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname developed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Handy
Arthur 'Art' Handy (born February 15, 1967) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 18 since January 2003. Education Handy earned his BA in Marine Affairs from the University of Miami. Website Handy's website has expired and is now a Chinese gambling website. Elections *2012 Handy was challenged in the September 11, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 850 votes (65.8%) and won the three-way November 6, 2012, General election with 3,524 votes (62.7%) against Republican nominee Donald Gendron and Independent candidate Mark Stoutzenberger. *2002 With District 18 incumbent Democratic Representative Leon Tejada redistricted to District 11, Handy ran in the three-way September 10, 2002, Democratic Primary, winning with 1,124 votes (64.4%) and won the three-way November 5, 2002, General election with 2,567 votes (53.0%) against Republican nominee Robert Clarkin and Independent candidate James Sulanowski ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Jacquard
Robert B. Jacquard (born May 18, 1958 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 17 from January 2003 to January 2021. Jacquard served consecutively from January 1993 until January 2003 in the District 26 seat. Education Jacquard attended Salve Regina University and earned his BS and JD from Roger Williams University. Elections *1992 To challenge District 26 incumbent Republican Representative Edward Marrapese, Jacquard won the September 15, 1992 Democratic Primary and won the November 3, 1992 General election with 3,106 votes (58.3%) against Representative Marrapese. *1994 Jacquard was challenged in the September 13, 1994 Democratic Primary, but won, and won the November 8, 1994 General election with 2,832 votes (64.8%) against Republican nominee John Cody. *1996 Jacquard was unopposed for the September 10, 1996 Democratic Primary, winning with 560 votes and won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Potter (politician)
Brandon Potter (born 6 August 1984) is an American politician who is state representative in the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the 16th district. In the 2020 election, Potter primaried incumbent representative Christopher Millea, a close ally of speaker Nicholas Mattiello, with the support of the Working Families Party, winning the Democratic nomination. After being unable to contact Millea, Potter was motivated to run for office when his girlfriend was removed from a kidney transplant waiting list, and the Herb Chambers car dealership he was working at was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Potter proceeded to defeat Republican Maryann Lancia in the general election by a margin of 585 votes. He was endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Following the news that state Rep. Justin Price had attended the 2021 United States Capitol attack On January 6, 2021, following the defeat of then-U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election, a mob of his supp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Millea
Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or '' Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (''phérein''), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer". As a given name, 'Christopher' has been in use since the 10th century. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as " Chris", "Topher", and sometimes "Kit". It was frequently the most popular male first name in the United Kingdom, having been in the top twenty in England and Wales from the 1940s until 1995, although it has since dropped out of the top 100. The name is most common in England and not so common in Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. People with the given name Antiquity and Middle Ages * Saint Christopher (died 251), saint venerated by Catholics and Orthodox Christians * Christopher (Domestic of the Schools) (fl. 870s), Byzantine general * Christopher Lekapenos (died 931), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |