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Donna Walsh
| Donna Walsh | ||
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 36 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $14,185.95/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Walsh earned her BA and MA from the University of Rhode Island in 1971 and 1976, respectively.
She has taught 6th Grade at Chariho Regional School District since 1972.
Walsh served as Vice President of the Charlestown Town Council from 1982 to 1984. She then served in the Rhode Island State Senate from 1996 to 2002. From 1997 to 2002, she served as Deputy Majority Leader. She then joined the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2007. She has served in that position since, representing the 36th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Walsh served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Walsh served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corporations | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Small Business, Secretary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Walsh served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corporations | ||||
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
Walsh won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 36. Walsh was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and defeated Tina Jackson (R) and Kevin Prescott (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 36, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Donna Walsh Incumbent |
63% | 4,717 | |
| Republican | Tina Jackson | 26.4% | 1,979 | |
| Independent | Kevin Prescott | 10.5% | 783 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 7,484 | |||
2010
Walsh won re-election in 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14 primary election and defeated Moderate Thomas Browning in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donna Walsh (D)
|
3546 | |||
| Thomas Browning (M) | 2305 | |||
2008
In 2008 Walsh was elected to the Rhode Island House District 36. Walsh (D) finished with 2,483 votes and was followed by David Cote (R) with 2,240 votes and Matthew McHugh (I) with 2,086 votes.[4] Walsh raised $23,611 for her campaign fund.[5]
| Rhode Island House District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donna Walsh (D)
|
2,483 | |||
| David Cote (R) | 2,240 | |||
| Matthew McHugh (I) | 2,086 | |||
Walsh ran for re-election to the 36th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Martha Stamp and James Parkin ran for the seat as Republicans. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Walsh raised $21,085 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 Donna Walsh's campaign in 2010 | |
| Rhode Island Dental Association | $1,000 |
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $900 |
| AFSCME Council 94 | $800 |
| Coventry Teachers Alliance | $800 |
| Operating Engineers Local 57 | $700 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,085 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Donna Walsh's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donna M. Walsh | $9,081 |
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $1,400 |
Personal
Walsh and her husband, Henry, have one child.
External links
- Rhode Island House of Representative - Rep. Walsh
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections "Rhode Island Secretary of State," Accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island District 36 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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