Michael Rodrigues
| Michael Rodrigues | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, First Bristol and Plymouth District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 5, 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1996-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southeastern Massachusetts University, 1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 30, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Fall River, Massachusetts | |
| Profession | President/Treasurer, ABC Floor Covering | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Rodrigues served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Eighth Bristol District from 1996 to 2011. He has served as a member of the Westport Democratic Town Committee, Massachusetts Legislators Association, and the State Workforce Investment Board.
Biography
Rodrigues earned his B.S. from Southeastern Massachusetts University. His professional experience includes working as President and Treasurer of ABC Floor Covering.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rodrigues served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community Development and Small Business Joint | ||||
| • Elder Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Higher Education Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Revenue Joint, Chair | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rodrigues served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Community Development and Small Business Joint | ||||
| • Elder Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Higher Education Joint | ||||
| • Labor and Workforce Development Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rodrigues served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Service Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Housing Joint | ||||
Election history
2012
Rodrigues won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate First Bristol and Plymouth District. Rodrigues defeated David P. Meade, Jr. in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Massachusetts State Senate, First Bristol and Plymouth District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michael Rodrigues Incumbent |
76.3% | 9,401 |
| David Meade, Jr. | 23.7% | 2,925 |
| Total Votes | 12,326 | |
2010
Rodrigues won election to the First Bristol and Plymouth Seat in 2010. He defeated Lorne Lawless, John Mitchell and Michael Coogan in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Derek Maksy in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Bristol and Plymouth District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Rodrigues (D)
|
29,994 | |||
| Derek Maksy (R) | 18,260 | |||
| All Others | 14 | |||
| Blanks | 3,102 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rodrigues won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Eighth Bristol district.[2] In this election he raised $174,083-; of that total $155,549- (91.9%) was from in state contributions and $13,760- (8.1%) was from out of state contributions.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Eighth Bristol district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Rodrigues (D)
|
12,637 | |||
| All Others | 8 | |||
| Blanks | 3,744 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rodrigues raised $223,036 in contributions. [4]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rodrigues, Michael J | $5,000 |
| Cordeiro, Rui | $1,000 |
| New Car Auto Dealers Association | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union | $1,000 |
2008
Rodrigues raised $174,083 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Police Association | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Credit Union League | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts New Car Dealer Association | $1,000 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors | $1,000 |
| Brown Rudnick | $1,000 |
| Anthony F. Cordeiro | $950 |
Personal
Rodrigues and his wife, Patricia, have two children. He has been involved with the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Alumni Association and the Westport Lions Club.
Recent news
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Michael Rodrigues News Feed
- Swansea'a Christopher Carreiro receives Portuguese Heritage Award - Fall River Herald News
- City Charter revision proponents seeking City Council's assistance tonight - Fall River Herald News
- State Senate OK's town's plan to raise fireworks, parade funds on tax bills - Boston.com
- UMass student trustees push state Senate to back $478.7 million in funding - SouthCoastToday.com
- In 50 years, huge strides for gay-rights movement - Daily News - Galveston County
- Lt. Colonel Ahaesy to lead town's Memorial Day parade - spectator.southcoasttoday
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Michael Rodrigues on Facebook
References
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Succeeded by Paul Schmid III |
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