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Edward D. DiPrete
Edward Daniel DiPrete (born July 8, 1934) is an American Republican Party politician and convicted felon from Rhode Island. He served as the 70th Governor of Rhode Island for three two-year terms, serving from 1985 to 1991. Convicted of numerous corruption charges, he is the only Rhode Island governor to have gone to prison. Early life DiPrete was born in Cranston, Rhode Island. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, and received honorary degrees from Holy Cross, Providence College, Bryant College and the University of Rhode Island. From 1970 to 1974, he served on the Cranston School Committee. From 1974 to 1978, he served as an at-large member of the Cranston City Council. He served as mayor of the city from 1978 to 1985. Governor of Rhode Island DiPrete served as the 70th Governor of Rhode Island from 1985 to 1991, and was defeated for reelection in a landslide by former U.S. government attorney and millionaire businessman Bruce Sundlun in the 1990 election, who h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Rhode Island
The governor of Rhode Island is the head of government The head of government is the highest or the second-highest official in the executive branch of a sovereign state, a federated state, or a self-governing colony, autonomous region, or other government who often presides over a cabinet, a gro ... of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's Rhode Island Army National Guard, Army National Guard and Rhode Island Air National Guard, Air National Guard. The current governor is Democratic Party (United States), Democrat Dan McKee. In their capacity as commander of the national guard, the governor of Rhode Island also has the title of captain general. Qualifications The following are the requirements to be elected Governor of Rhode Island: *Be at least eighteen years of age *Be a resident of the State of Rhode Island for at least thirty days *Be a registered voter in Rhode Island Constitutional authority and responsibilities Section I, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attorney General Of Rhode Island
The Attorney General of Rhode Island is the chief legal advisor of the Government of the State of Rhode Island and oversees the State of Rhode Island Department of Law. The attorney general is elected every four years. The current Attorney General is Peter F. Neronha. History of the Rhode Island attorneys general In 1643, Roger Williams obtained a patent (charter) from the English Parliament. The towns of Providence and Warwick elected a Chief Officer under the authority of this Parliamentary Patent of 1643. In 1647, the towns of Newport, Portsmouth, Providence, and Warwick formed a united colony under the Parliamentary Patent. In May 1650, the offices of "Attorney General for the Colonie" and "Solicitor" were created. List of attorneys general of Rhode Island Attorney General under the Patent of 1643 * William Dyer: May 1650 – 1651 Solicitor under the Patent of 1643 *Hugh Built: May 1650 – 1651 Attorney General after the Coddington Commission *John Easton, of Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Election
The 1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican Party (United States), Republican Edward D. DiPrete defeated Democratic Party (United States), Democratic nominee Bruce Sundlun with 50.83% of the vote. Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 14, 1988. Democratic primary Candidates *Bruce Sundlun, businessman *Peter Van Daam Results General election Candidates *Edward D. DiPrete, Republican *Bruce Sundlun, Democratic Results References {{United States elections, 1988 Rhode Island gubernatorial elections, 1988 1988 United States gubernatorial elections, Rhode Island 1988 Rhode Island elections, Gubernatorial November 1988 events November 1988 events in North America November 1988 events in the United States 1988 in Rhode Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
