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Jim Langevin
| James R. Langevin | ||
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| U.S. House, Rhode Island, District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Robert Weygand (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $6,447,223 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Rhode Island Secretary of State | ||
| 1995-2001 | ||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives | ||
| 1988-1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Rhode Island College | |
| Master's | Harvard University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 22, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Warwick, Rhode Island | |
| Net worth | $1,761,009 | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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James R. Langevin (b. April 22, 1964) is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Rhode Island. Langevin was first elected by the voters of Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district in 2000. He won re-election in 2012.
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Langevin is a "rank-and-file Democrat".[1]
Biography
Langevin was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. He earned his B.A. from Rhode Island College in 1990, and his M.A. from Harvard University in 1994.[2]
Career
- 2011-Present: U.S. House of Representatives, Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district
- 1994-2001: Rhode Island Secretary of State
- 1988-1994: Rhode Island House of Representatives
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Langevin serves on the following committees:[3]
- Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities (Ranking member)
- United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence
2011-2012
Langevin served on the following committees:[4]
- Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence
Issues
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Langevin voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[5]
Elections
2012
Langevin ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Rhode Island's 2nd District. He won re-election on November 6, 2012.[6]
| U.S. House, Rhode Island, District 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James R. Langevin Incumbent |
55.7% | 124,067 | |
| Republican | Michael G. Riley | 35.1% | 78,189 | |
| Independent | Abel G. Collins | 9.1% | 20,212 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.1% | 192 | |
| Total Votes | 222,660 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| U.S. House, Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
James Langevin Incumbent |
74.1% | 22,161 |
| John Matson | 25.9% | 7,748 |
| Total Votes | 29,909 | |
Full history
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Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Langevin is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Langevin raised a total of $6,447,223 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 22, 2013.[13]
| Jim Langevin's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) |  |
$1,103,438 | |
| 2010 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) | |
$1,095,292 | |
| 2008 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) | |
$804,924 | |
| 2006 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) | |
$839,351 | |
| 2004 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) | |
$758,683 | |
| 2002 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) | |
$786,063 | |
| 2000 | US House (Rhode Island, District 2) | |
$1,059,472 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $6,447,223 | |||
2012
Langevin won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, his campaign committee raised a total of $1,103,438 and spent $1,131,247.[14]
| U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2012 - Jim Langevin Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,103,438 |
| Total Spent | $1,131,247 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $998,663 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $999,060 |
| Top contributors to Jim Langevin's campaign committee | |
| General Dynamics | $24,850 |
| Raytheon Co | $15,150 |
| Northrop Grumman | $15,000 |
| Picerne Military Housing | $10,500 |
| American Association for Justice | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $94,633 |
| Health Professionals | $62,750 |
| Building Trade Unions | $55,050 |
| Public Sector Unions | $47,700 |
| Retired | $45,545 |
2010
Langevin won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Langevin's campaign committee raised a total of $1,095,292 and spent $1,113,748.[15]
| U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2010 - Jim Langevin Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,095,292 |
| Total Spent | $1,113,748 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $179,811 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $180,555 |
| Top contributors to Jim Langevin's campaign committee | |
| General Dynamics | $24,300 |
| Raytheon Co | $15,950 |
| American Assn for Justice | $10,000 |
| American College of Emergency Physicians | $10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $82,884 |
| Health Professionals | $61,712 |
| Building Trade Unions | $60,000 |
| Defense Electronics | $52,250 |
| Public Sector Unions | $46,550 |
Analysis
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Langevin missed 145 of 8,676 roll call votes from January 2001 to April 2013. This amounts to 1.7%, which is better than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving as of April 2013. [16]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Langevin paid his congressional staff a total of $1,062,345 in 2011. Overall, Rhode Island ranks 9th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[17]
Staff bonuses
According to an analysis by CNN, Langevin is one of nearly 25% of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Langevin's staff was given an apparent $79,117.58 in bonus money.[18]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Langevin's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $567,022 and $2,954,997. That averages to $1,761,009.00, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. His average net worth decreased by 11.42% from 2010.[19]
2010
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Langevin's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $696,026 to $3,279,997. That averages to $1,988,011.50 which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[20]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
2012
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. In 2012, Langevin ranked 128th out of 188 Democratic Representatives scored in the liberal rankings.[21][22]
2011
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. In 2011, Langevin ranked 147th among Democrats in the liberal rankings.[23]
Percentage voting with party
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, James R. Langevin voted with the Democratic Party 94.8% of the time, which ranked 17 among the 192 House Democratic members in December 2011.[24]
Endorsements
2012
Langevin has received endorsements from the following:
- National Education Association of Rhode Island[25]
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References
- ↑ Gov Track "Langevin" Accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress "LANGEVIN, James, (1964 - )"
- ↑ CQ.com, House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress
- ↑ U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin "Committees and Caucuses"
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Rhode Island"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Jim Langevin," Accessed April 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Jim Langevin's 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed March 4, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "James R. Langevin 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 16, 2011
- ↑ GovTrack, "Jim Langevin," Accessed April 17, 2013
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Jim Langevin," Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," March 8, 2013
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Jim Lengevin (D-RI), 2011"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Jim Lengevin (D-RI), 2010," Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," February 21, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Conservative Scores by Issue Area," February 21, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ Providence Journal, "R.I. teachers union mailer signals primary choices to voters," August 28, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Weygand |
U.S. House of Representatives - Rhode Island, District 2 2001–Present |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by Barbara M. Leonard |
Rhode Island Secretary of State 1995-2001 |
Succeeded by Edward S. Inman |
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives 1988-1994 |
Succeeded by ' |
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