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Robert Watson
| Robert Watson | |
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| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 30 | |
| Retired | |
| In office | |
| 1993 - 2013 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 2, 2010 |
| First elected | 2010 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Personal | |
| Profession | Attorney |
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Watson earned his BA from the University of Denver in 1982. He went on to receive his JD from Catholic University Columbus School of Law in 1986.
He currently works as an attorney.
Watson served in the Rhode Island State Senate from 1989 to 1991, and served in Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1993-2013. He served as House Minority Leader from 1998 until his retirement.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watson served on these committees: Legislative Services, Secretary
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watson served on these committees:
- Health, Education and Welfare Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Legislative Services, Secretary
Elections
2012
Watson did not run for re-election in 2012.[1]
2010
Watson won re-election in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary and defeated independent Robert Bolton in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House District 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Watson (R)
|
3349 | |||
| Robert Bolton (I) | 2540 | |||
2008
In 2008 Watson was re-elected to the Rhode Island State House District 30. Watson (R) finished with 4,055 votes while his opponent Jean Guliano (D) finished with 3,387 votes.[4] Watson raised $33,775 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Rhode Island State House District 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Watson (R)
|
4,055 | |||
| Jean Guliano (D) | 3,387 | |||
Watson ran for re-election to the 30th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Robert Bolton ran for the seat as a Republican. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Watson raised $1,000 in campaign donations.[6]
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 District 30 representative Republican primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Rhode Island House election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign Contributions
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Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 30 1993–2013 |
Succeeded by Antonio Giarrusso (R) |
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