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Brian Newberry
| Brian Newberry | ||
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $14,185.95/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Newberry graduated with a degree in American History/Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993. He went on to receive his JD from Temple University School of Law in 1996.
Newberry has worked as an Intern for the Philadelphia United States Attorney's Office and as a Federal Judge Intern. He currently works as an attorney.
Newberry was a candidate for the Rhode Island State Senate in 2004 but was not elected. He then ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2006, but he was again denied. He then joined the Rhode Island House in the following election in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 48th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newberry served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health, Education and Welfare | ||||
| • Municipal Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newberry served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor | ||||
| • Municipal Government | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Newberry served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Separation of Powers and Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Newberry won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48. Newberry was unopposed in the September 11 Republican primary and defeated Michael E. Connolly (D) and Linda Thibault (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brian Newberry Incumbent |
51.7% | 3,577 | |
| Democratic | Michael E. Connolly | 28.2% | 1,954 | |
| Independent | Linda Thibault | 19.9% | 1,380 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 6,921 | |||
2010
Newberry won re-election to the 48th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary and defeated Democrat David Lovett in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House District 48 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Newberry (R)
|
2435 | |||
| David Lovett (D) | 2239 | |||
2008
In 2008 Newberry was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48. Newberry (R) finished with 2,775 votes and was followed by Raymond Church (D) with 2,582 votes and Gary Ezovski (I) with 1,763 votes.[4] Newberry raised $4,940 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Newberry (R)
|
2,775 | |||
| Raymond Church (D) | 2,582 | |||
| Gary Ezovski (I) | 1,763 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Newberry raised $13,802 in campaign donations. The top contributors to the campaign are listed below.[6]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2010 | |
| Serencha, Mark J | $500 |
| National Rifle Association | $300 |
| Richman, Vicki | $250 |
| Rhode Island Association Of Realtors | $250 |
| Keene Sr, Richard | $250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,802 |
Personal
Newberry and his wife, Beth, have three children.
External links
- Rhode Island House of Representative - Rep. Brian Newberry
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections "Rhode Island Secretary of State," Accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island District 50 state representative Republican primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Rhode Island House election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign Contributions
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