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Edith Ajello
| Edith Ajello | ||
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $14,185.95/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Ajello earned her BA from Bucknell University in 1966.
Professional experience
In 1993, Ajello worked as Interim Executive Director of Volunteers in Providence Schools. She also worked as Store Manager of V. George Rustigian Rugs from 1981 to 1993, and again from 1994 to the present.
Political experience
Ajello served on the Democratic State Committee for the 3rd District from 1993 to 1998. She joined the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1992 and has served in that position since. She represents the 3rd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ajello served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ajello served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Oversight | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ajello served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Ajello won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District. Ajello was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and defeated Francisco L. Gonzalez (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dennis Algiere Incumbent |
79.4% | 2,890 | |
| Independent | Edith Ajello | 20% | 727 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.6% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 3,639 | |||
2010
Ajello won re-election to the 3rd District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Daniel Harrop in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2][3]
2008
In 2008 Ajello was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 3. Ajello (D) ran unopposed and finished with 3,439 votes.[4] Ajello raised $12,298 for her campaign fund.[5]
| Rhode Island House District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edith Ajello (D)
|
3,439 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ajello raised $15,904 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 Edith Ajello's campaign in 2010 | |
| Rhode Island Medical Society | $650 |
| Stryker, Jon L | $500 |
| York, Myrth | $500 |
| Gill, Tim | $500 |
| Providence Forward PAC | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,904 |
Personal
Ajello is divorced and has two children.
External links
- Rhode Island House of Representative - Rep. Ajello
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
References
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections "Rhode Island Secretary of State," Accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island District 3 state representative Democratic primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Rhode Island House election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 3 1993–2013 |
Succeeded by Thomas A. Palangio (D) |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by John McCauley, Jr. (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 1 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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