Carlos Tobon
Carlos Tobon (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 58. He assumed office on January 6, 2015. He left office on January 3, 2023.
Tobon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 58. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Tobon was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee
- Innovation, Internet and Technology Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, First vice chair
2019-2020
Tobon was assigned to the following committees:
- House Finance Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, First Vice Chairman
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tobon served on the following committees:
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Finance |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Carlos Tobon did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Carlos Tobon won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carlos Tobon (D) | 96.7 | 3,497 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.3 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 3,615 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Carlos Tobon advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Tobon | 100.0 | 807 |
| Total votes: 807 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Carlos Tobon won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Tobon (D) | 96.8 | 2,451 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 81 | ||
| Total votes: 2,532 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Carlos Tobon defeated Jonathan Vallecilla in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carlos Tobon | 69.0 | 762 |
| Jonathan Vallecilla | 31.0 | 342 | ||
| Total votes: 1,104 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and a general election would have taken place on November 8, 2016, if no candidate had won a majority of votes in the primary. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.
Incumbent Carlos Tobon defeated Jonathan Vallecilla in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 general election.[1][2]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 58 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carlos Tobon Incumbent |
74.88% | 2,554 | |
| Independent | Jonathan Vallecilla | 25.12% | 857 | |
| Total Votes | 3,411 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Carlos Tobon ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 Democratic primary.[3]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Carlos Tobon Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives 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. Carlos Tobon defeated Joseph Clark in the Democratic primary. Jonathan Vallecilla ran as an independent candidate. Tobon defeated Vallecilla in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Carlos Tobon |
81.6% | 1,759 | |
| Independent | Jonathan Vallecilla | 18.4% | 397 | |
| Total Votes | 2,156 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Carlos Tobon |
59.5% | 843 |
| Joseph Clark | 40.5% | 574 |
| Total Votes | 1,417 | |
2012
Tobon ran in District 58 and lost in the Democratic primary on September 11 to incumbent William San Bento, Jr.. San Bento won by a single vote, 544-543.[7][8][9]After multiple machine recounts, Tobon requested that the Rhode Island Supreme Court order a manual recount, which it denied on October 5, 2012.[10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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William San Bento, Jr. Incumbent |
50% | 544 |
| Carlos Tobon | 50% | 543 |
| Total Votes | 1,087 | |
2010
Tobon was a 2010 Democratic candidate District 58 of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. He ran against George Hovarth in the 2010 primary. They both were defeated by William San Bento, Jr.[11]
Campaign themes
2020
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2014
Tobon's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Economy and Jobs
Education
Taxes
Civic Engagement
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2012
Tobon's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[13]
- Excerpt: "In order to increase employment, Tobon proposes increased job training and adult education, access to information regarding federal programs for small businesses, and further exploration of renewable energy sources. He opposes increased property taxes."
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30.
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island State 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 Secretary of State, "Candidates for Representative in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Representative in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ Abc6.com, "RI Supreme Court urged to order election recount," accessed October 3, 2012
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Voters favor challengers in statehouse contests," September 12, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ WJAR, "State Supreme Court denies recount in close race," October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections 2010 primary results
- ↑ Carlos Tobon's campaign website, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Carlostobon.com, "Issues," accessed August 21, 2012
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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| Preceded by William San Bento, Jr. (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Cherie Cruz (D) |
