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Adam Satchell
Adam Satchell (Democratic Party) (also known as Satch) was a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 4, 2021.
Satchell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Satchell earned his B.A. in psychology from Merrimack College in 2003 and his M.A. in school counseling from Rhode Island College in 2009. His professional experience includes working as a guidance counselor in the West Warwick School System and as a teacher at West Warwick High School.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Satchell was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Satchell served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education, Secretary |
| • Health and Human Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Satchell served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Health & Human Services |
Campaign themes
2012
Satchell supports restoring the Historical Tax Credit. He also supports collective bargaining rights, marriage equality and further investments in renewable energy.[2]
He has stated, "I hope to bring pride back to West Warwick. I hope to help revitalize our downtown area as well as bring business to our industrial park. I hope to bring life into the downtown and vacant mill properties by restoring the Historical Tax Credit. I also hope to prevent any further cuts to education in West Warwick. I will also try to restore state and federal aid to those in need in our town. While many of my ideas have statewide applications, my first focus will always be the people and the town of West Warwick!"[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Adam Satchell did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 9
Incumbent Adam Satchell defeated David Gaipo in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adam Satchell (D) | 62.8 | 5,487 |
| David Gaipo (R) | 37.1 | 3,242 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 8,742 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9
Incumbent Adam Satchell advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Satchell | 100.0 | 1,669 |
| Total votes: 1,669 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9
David Gaipo advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Gaipo | 100.0 | 762 | |
| Total votes: 762 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.
Incumbent Adam Satchell ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 9 general election.[4][5]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Adam Satchell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Adam Satchell ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 9 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Adam Satchell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Adam J. Satchell defeated Debra Tocco in the Democratic primary. Thomas Jones withdrew from the race before the Democratic primary. Michael Pinga ran as an independent candidate. Satchell defeated Pinga in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam J. Satchell Incumbent |
55.8% | 4,090 | |
| Independent | Michael Pinga | 44.2% | 3,241 | |
| Total Votes | 7,331 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Adam J. Satchell Incumbent |
62.7% | 1,564 |
| Debra Tocco | 37.3% | 929 |
| Total Votes | 2,493 | |
2012
Satchell won election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island State Senate District 9. He defeated incumbent Michael Pinga in the Democratic primary on September 11. Paul P Caianiello Jr. ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Satchell defeated Caianiello in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam J. Satchell |
65.4% | 6,618 | |
| Republican | Paul P Caianiello Jr. | 32.6% | 3,305 | |
| Other | Other | 2% | 200 | |
| Total Votes | 10,123 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Adam Satchell |
58% | 1,151 |
| Michael Pinga Incumbent | 42% | 833 |
| Total Votes | 1,984 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Satchell's endorsements included the following:[14]
- Rhode Island American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations
- National Education Association of RI
- Council 94-AFSCME
- National Association of Social Workers-Rhode Island Chapter
- Rhode Island Federation of Teachers
- Clean Water Action
- Environment RI
- Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 51
- National Rifle Association… A- Rating
- United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 328
- Iron Workers Local 37
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 618
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2323 and Local 99
- Hospital Association of Rhode Island
- Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux, and West Counselors at Law
- Service Employees International Union Local 10
- SEIU Healthcare 1199
- West Warwick Teachers Alliance Local 1017
- CCRI Professional Staff Association
- Warwick Teachers Union Local 915
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 2 through June 25.
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2017
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In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 5 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
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2013
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In 2013, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 to July 5.
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Personal
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Satchell is married to Kayla.[1]
See also
- Rhode Island State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Adam J. Satchell on Twitter
- Adam J. Satchell on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Adam J. Satchell," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Satchellforsentate.com, "Issues," accessed August 17, 2012
- ↑ [Bio submission to ballotpedia]
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 Statewide Primary," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Senator in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Senator in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ satchellforsenate.com, "Endorsements," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Pinga (D) |
Rhode Island State Senate District 9 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by John Burke (D) |
