Peter Kilmartin
| Peter Kilmartin | ||
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| Attorney General of Rhode Island | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 4, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Patrick Lynch (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $115,610 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $973,322 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives | ||
| 1990-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Tolman High School | |
| Bachelor's | Roger Williams University | |
| J.D. | Roger Williams School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Police officer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Biography
For 24 years Kilmartin was a member of the Pawtucket Police Department, starting as an officer on patrol, working his way up to becoming the officer in charge of prosecutions and retiring as a Captain.[1]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Roger Williams University (1987)
- Associate of Science degree, Roger Williams University (1987)
- Juris Doctorate degree, Roger Williams University School of Law (1988)[1]
Political career
Rhode Island Attorney General (2010-present)
On February 24, 2010, he announced his candidacy for the statewide office of attorney general, the seat being vacated by Patrick Lynch, who was barred by state term-limit laws from running for a third consecutive term in office. [2] He won the 2010 election and assumed office in January 2011.[1]
Rhode Island House of Representatives (1990-2010)
Kilmartin served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1990 to 2010.
Committee assignments
While a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Kilmartin served on the following committees:
- Corporations Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Labor Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Port Facilities Study Commission, Co-Chair
- Rules Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
Elections
2014
Kilmartin has indicated he intends to run for re-election as Rhode Island Attorney General in 2014.[3] The general election takes place November 4, 2014.
2010
Kilmartin was elected as Rhode Island Attorney General on November 2, 2010.
| 2010 Race for Attorney General - Democratic Primary [4] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party |  Peter Kilmartin
|
39.9% | |
| Democratic Party | Stephen R. Archambault | 33.3% | |
| Democratic Party | Joseph M. Fernandez | 26.7% | |
| Total Votes | 94,851 | ||
| 2010 Race for Attorney General - General Election [5] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Peter Kilmartin
|
43.1% | |
| Republican Party | Erik B. Wallin | 29.0% | |
| Moderate Party | Christopher H. Little | 14.4% | |
| Independent | Keven McKenna | 9.6% | |
| Independent | Robert Rainville | 4.0% | |
| Total Votes | 329,604 | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Kilmartin is available dating back to 1994. Based on available campaign finance records, Kilmartin raised a total of $973,322 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 11, 2013.[6]
| Peter Kilmartin's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | RI Attorney General |  |
$119,028 | |
| 2010 | RI Attorney General | |
$716,174 | |
| 2008 | RI House of Representatives | |
$56,085 | |
| 2006 | RI House of Representatives | |
$42,425 | |
| 2004 | RI House of Representatives | |
$36,085 | |
| 2002 | RI House of Representatives | |
$1,300 | |
| 2000 | RI House of Representatives | |
$450 | |
| 1998 | RI House of Representatives | |
$700 | |
| 1996 | RI House of Representatives | |
$800 | |
| 1994 | RI House of Representatives | |
$275 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $973,322 | |||
2008-2010
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Peter Kilmartin's donors each year.[7] Click [show] for more information.
| Peter Kilmartin's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 State House of Representatives-District 61 | 2010 Attorney General of Rhode Island | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $56,085 | $716,174 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | Unopposed | $119,806 (Republican) | |||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | James Botvin | $1,000 | Public Fund | $264,281 | |||||||||||||||
| Jane L Costanza | $1,000 | Peter F Kilmartin | $26,430 | ||||||||||||||||
| Alfred Carpionato | $1,000 | Amalgamated Transit Union | $3,200 | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher Gasbarro | $1,000 | Mary D Kilmartin | $3,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Charles Sumner Fradin | $700 | Cox Communications | $3,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $25,850 | $339,495 | |||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $6,700 | $55,545 | |||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $52,485 | $654,001 | |||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $3,250 | $60,965 | |||||||||||||||||
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- Assault case of Brown Univ. student may be delayed by CT charges - Providence Eyewitness News
- RI AG teams with Facebook for online safety campaign - Legal News Line
- AT&T Calls On Rhode Island Customers To Pledge: Never Text And Drive - PR Newswire (press release)
- Milford Man Gets Life In Prison For Rhode Island Murder - Hartford Courant
- RI Supreme Court: State doesn't have to pay court costs for lead paint companies - The Providence Journal
- AG Kilmartin calls for painkiller 'black box' warning - Providence Eyewitness News
- Obama Asks Supreme Court Not to Hear Insurance Claims Case - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
- AG Kilmartin pays a visit to Arlington - Cranston Herald
- Gun rights advocate says proposed Rhode Island laws will outlaw virtually ... - PolitiFact
- TGIF: 12 Things to Know About RI Politics + Media - Rhode Island Public Radio
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Personal
Kilmartin has a wife, Kristine. He serves in many roles aside from his professional duties, including:
- Member, Knights of Columbus
- Board of Incorporators, The Memorial Hospital
- Board of Directors, Pawtucket Armory Associates
- Trustee, Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club
- Member, Pawtucket Elks
- Member, Pawtucket Jaycees
- Member, Pawtucket Police Association
- Member, Rhode Island Police Officers Emerald Society
- Member, Save the Bay
- Member, Smithsonian Associates
See also
- Attorney General of Rhode Island
- Governor of Rhode Island
- Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Secretary of State
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Office of Attorney General
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 274-4400
External links
- Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General
- Peter Kilmartin for Attorney General Campaign website
- Peter Kilmartin's Facebook profile
- Campaign contributions: 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012
- Project Vote Smart - Peter Kilmartin biography
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rhode Island Attorney Generals Office "About" Accessed November 3, 2012
- ↑ The Providence Journal "Kilmartin enters race for Rhode Island attorney general" 24 Feb. 2010
- ↑ OnPolitix, "Kilmartin intends to run for re-election," February 20, 2013
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections - 2010 Primary Election Results
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Peter Kilmartin," accessed May 11, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph LaMountain |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 61 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Raymond Johnston Jr. (D) |
| Preceded by Patrick Lynch (D) |
Rhode Island Attorney General 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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