Daniel Da Ponte
| Daniel Da Ponte | ||
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| Rhode Island Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $14,185.95/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | Novmeber 3, 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Rhode Island | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 15, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Providence, RI | |
| Profession | Financial Adviser | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Da Ponte is the President/Financial Advisor of the Axis Financial Group. Da Ponte earned his BS in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island in 2000.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Da Ponte served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Da Ponte served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Agriculture | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Da Ponte served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Constitutional and Regulatory Issues | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Da Ponte won re-election in District 14. He defeated Roberto L Dasilva in the September 11 Democratic primary. Da Ponte was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 14, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 97.4% | 8,218 | ||
| Other | Write-in | 2.6% | 218 | |
| Total Votes | 8,436 | |||
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
|
50.9% | 2,053 |
| Roberto DaSilva | 49.1% | 1,981 |
| Total Votes | 4,034 | |
2010
Da Pointe was re-elected in District 14. Da Ponte defeated Republican David Sullivan (Rhode Island) in the November 2 general election. He defeated Brian Castro in the September 14 Democratic primary. [3]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
5154 | |||
| David Sullivan (R) | 2832 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Da Ponte was re-elected to the 14th District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate. Da Ponte had no challenger. [4]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Da Ponte received $55,587 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Rhode Island State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Daniel Da Ponte's campaign in 2010 | |
| Rhode Island Brotherhood Of Correctional Officers | $1,600 |
| Rhode Island Laborers Public Employees | $1,150 |
| Rhode Island Senate Democratic Leadership | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Troopers Association | $1,000 |
| Friends Of Helio Melo | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $55,587 |
2008
Da Ponte raised $14,315 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributor is listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Amalgamated Transit Union | $1,000 |
External links
- Daniel Da Ponte's personal website
- Sen. DaPonte's Rhode Island Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections "Rhode Island Secretary of State," Accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Official 2012 primary results
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island state senate Democratic District 14 primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ 2008 election results, Rhode Island Senate
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Campaign contributors to Daniel Da Ponte
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island State Senate District 14 1999–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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