Amy Rice
Amy G. Rice (b. October 15, 1966) was a 2016 Democratic special election candidate for District 11 of the Rhode Island State Senate.[1]
Rice is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 72 from 2005 to 2010. She also served on the Portsmouth Town Council from 2002 to 2004.
Biography
Rice earned her B.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1987, another B.A. degree from Salve Regina College in 1991, her M.S. from Salve Regina University in 1994 and her J.D. from Suffolk University School of Law in 2001. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney.[2]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Rice served on the following committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives, Secretary
- Judiciary Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
Elections
2016
A special election for the position of Rhode Island State Senate District 11 was called for January 5, 2016. A primary election took place on December 1, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was October 23, 2015.[3]
The seat was vacant following Christopher Ottiano's (R) resignation on October 13, 2015. He resigned to take a job at the Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.[4]
James Arthur Seveney defeated Brett N. Pelletier and Amy G. Rice in the Democratic primary. John A. Pagliarini Jr. defeated Joan B. Chabot and Kenneth Mendonca in the Republican primary. Gregory Steven Blythe ran as an independent candidate.[1][5] Pagliarini defeated Seveney and Blythe in the special election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John Pagliarini |
51.8% | 1,327 | |
| Democratic | James Arthur Seveney | 47.1% | 1,207 | |
| Independent | Gregory Steven Blythe | 1.1% | 28 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 2 | |
| Total Votes | 2,564 | |||
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
James Arthur Seveney |
68.7% | 730 |
| Amy Rice | 20.1% | 213 |
| Brett Pelletier | 11.2% | 119 |
| Total Votes | 1,062 | |
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Pagliarini |
51.2% | 273 |
| Kenneth Mendonca | 31.9% | 170 |
| Joan Chabot | 16.9% | 90 |
| Total Votes | 533 | |
2010
Rice lost re-election to the 72nd District seat in 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14 primary and was defeated by Republican Daniel Reilly in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7][8]
| Rhode Island House District 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Daniel Reilly (R)
|
2968 | |||
| Amy Rice (D) | 2700 | |||
2008
In 2008 Rice was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 72. Rice (D) finished with 3,800 votes while her opponent Daniel Reilly (R) finished with 3,550 votes.[9] Rice raised $18,457 for her campaign fund.[10]
| Rhode Island House District 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amy Rice (D)
|
3,800 | |||
| Daniel Reilly (R) | 3,550 | |||
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Personal
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Rice and her husband, Paul, have one child.[2]
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See also
- Rhode Island State Senate
- Rhode Island State Senate District 11
- State legislative special elections, 2016
- Rhode Island State Legislature
External links
- Rhode Island State Senate
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rhode Island Government, "Seven declared candidates for Senate District 11 Special Election," accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Amy Rice," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Special election schedule set for Ottiano's replacement in R.I. Senate," October 14, 2015
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Republican Sen. Ottiano to resign because of new job," October 13, 2015
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "Senate 11 Primary Results," accessed January 22, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "Senate 11 Special Election Results," accessed January 22, 2016
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official results for Rhode Island District 72 state representative Democratic primary," September 9, 2010
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Amy Rice," accessed November 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 72 2005–2010 |
Succeeded by Daniel Reilly (R) |
