John DeSimone
| John DeSimone | ||
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5 | ||
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
DeSimone earned his BA from Providence College in 1982. He went on to receive his JD from Suffolk University in 1985.
Professional experience
DeSimone is an attorney.
Political experience
DeSimone joined the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1992. He has served in that position since, representing the 5th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, DeSimone served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Municipal Government, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeSimone served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Oversight, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeSimone served on these committees:
| Rhode Island Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Separation of Powers and Oversight | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
DeSimone won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 4. DiSimone was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and defeated independent Daniel J. Grzych in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John DeSimone Incumbent |
74.3% | 2,615 | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 25.1% | 884 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.5% | 19 | |
| Total Votes | 3,518 | |||
2010
DeSimone won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Stan Dickenson in the primary election and defeated Republican Mark Garofalo in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John DeSimone (D)
|
2298 | |||
| Mark Garofalo (R) | 736 | |||
2008
In 2008 DeSimone was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 5. DeSimone ran unopposed and finished with 3,752 votes.[4] DeSimone raised $7,845 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Rhode Island House District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John DeSimone (D)
|
3,752 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, DeSimone raised $15,073 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 John DeSimone's campaign in 2010 | |
| Providence Teachers Union | $500 |
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $400 |
| Warwick Teachers Local 915 | $400 |
| Rhode Island Federation Of Teachers | $400 |
| Verdecchia, John M | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,073 |
Personal
DeSimone and his wife, Diane, have two children.
External links
- Rhode Island House of Representative - Rep. DeSimone
- 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 9, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island District 5 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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