Robert Flaherty
| Robert Flaherty | ||
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Flaherty earned his BA from Providence College in 1970. He went on to receive his MPA from the University of Rhode Island in 1975. He then earned his JD from Suffolk University in 1979.
Professional experience
Flaherty works as partner for Flaherty and Lawrence.
Political experience
Flaherty joined the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1991. He has served in that position since, representing the 23rd District.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Flaherty served on these committees:
- Judiciary, Secretary
- Rules
- State Lottery, Co-Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Flaherty served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Flaherty filed to run for re-election in District 23, but did not qualify for ballot placement.[1]
2010
Flaherty won re-election to the 23rd District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary election and defeated independent Timothy Howe in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Flaherty (D)
|
2883 | |||
| Timothy Howe (I) | 2022 | |||
2008
In 2008 Flaherty was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 23. Flaherty (D) ran unopposed and finished with 4,958 votes.[4] Flaherty raised $10,185 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Rhode Island House District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Flaherty (D)
|
4,958 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Flaherty raised $11,850 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 Robert Flaherty's campaign in 2010 | |
| Default, Guy A | $1,000 |
| Obrien, Edward L | $500 |
| Dufault, Brad A | $500 |
| Rhode Island Brotherhood Of Correctional Officers | $500 |
| Wills, Joan & Eugene | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,850 |
Personal
Flaherty and his wife, Claire, have four children.
External links
- 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 state representative Democratic primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Rhode Island House election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 23 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by K. Joseph Shekarchi (D) |
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