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Rhoda Perry
| Rhoda Perry | ||
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| Rhode Island Senate District 3 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Deputy President Pro Tempore | ||
| 1994-2013 | ||
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 6, 1990 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Hampshire | |
| Master's | Lesley University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 16, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Ayer, MA | |
| Profession | Health Care Administrator (retired) | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Perry worked as the CEO of Thundermist Health Center from 1970 to 1990. She is currently a Health Care Administrator.
Perry earned her BS from the University of New Hampshire in 1965, and later received her MS from Lesley University in 1987.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perry served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perry served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
Elections
2012
Perry filed to run for re-election in District 3, but withdrew prior to the primary election.[1]
2010
Perry was re-elected in District 3. She defeated Republican Morris Markovitz and independent Miriam Ross in the November 2 general election. She was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. [2]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rhoda Perry (D)
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5069 | |||
| Miriam Ross (I) | 2267 | |||
| Morris Markovitz (R) | 928 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Perry was re-elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate. Perry had no challenger. [3]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Perry received $52,576 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Rhode Island State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Rhoda Perry's campaign in 2010 | |
| York, Myrth | $1,250 |
| Master, Carol | $1,000 |
| Stryker, Jon L | $1,000 |
| Carter, Letitia M | $1,000 |
| Carter, John S | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $52,576 |
2008
Perry raised $26,901 during the 2008 election cycle.
She received no contributions greater than $875.[5]
Personal
Perry is widowed and has two children.
External links
- Rhoda Perry's personal website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 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 state senate Democratic primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ 2008 election results, Rhode Island Senate
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Campaign contributors to Rhoda Perry
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island State Senate District 3 1991–2013 |
Succeeded by Gayle Goldin (D) |
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