Arthur Handy
| Arthur Handy | ||
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $14,185.95/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Education
Handy received his BA from the University of Miami in 1990.
Professional experience
Handy has worked as Sustainable Rhode Island Coordinator for The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living. He has also worked as Director of Communications and Advocacy for the American Lung Association.
Political experience
Handy joined the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 18th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Handy served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Health, Education and Welfare | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Handy served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Health, Education and Welfare | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Handy served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Constituent Services | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Health, Education and Welfare | ||||
Elections
2012
Handy won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 18. Handy defeated William Mckenna in the September 11 Democratic primary and defeated Donald Gendron (R) and Mark Stoutzenberger (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Arthur Handy Incumbent |
62.7% | 3,524 | |
| Republican | Donald Gendron | 20.6% | 1,158 | |
| Independent | Mark Stoutzenberger | 16.5% | 929 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 7 | |
| Total Votes | 5,618 | |||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Arthur Handy Incumbent |
65.8% | 850 |
| William McKenna | 34.2% | 442 |
| Total Votes | 1,292 | |
2010
Handy won re-election to the 18th District Seat in 2010. He defeated John McCarthy in the September 14 Democratic primary election and defeated Republican Richard Nordlundin the general election on November 2, 2010.[3][4]
| Rhode Island House District 18 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Arthur Handy (D)
|
2834 | |||
| Richard Nordlund (R) | 1524 | |||
2008
In 2008 Handy was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 18. Handy (D) finished with 4,076 votes while his opponent Richard Nordlund (R) finished with 1,819 votes.[5] Handy raised $9,035 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Rhode Island House District 18 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Arthur Handy (D)
|
4,076 | |||
| Richard Nordlund (R) | 1,819 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Handy raised $16,573 in campaign donations. The top contributors to the campaign are listed below.[7]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthur Handy's campaign in 2010 | |
| Segal, David | $1,000 |
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $1,000 |
| Sgouros, Thomas | $700 |
| Cranston Fire Fighters Local 1363 | $500 |
| Gill, Tim | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,573 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Arthur Handy's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $1,250 |
Personal
Handy and his wife, Patricia, have one child.
External links
- Arthur Handy's official campaign website
- Rhode Island House of Representative - Rep. Arthur Handy
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections "Rhode Island Secretary of State," Accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Official 2012 primary results
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island District 18 state representative Democratic primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Rhode Island House election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign Contributions
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