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Donald Lally, Jr.
Donald J. Lally, Jr. (b. February 22, 1955) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 33 from 1988 to March 17, 2015. He resigned to dedicate more time to his family and law practice.[1] While in office, Lally served as Deputy Speaker and as Deputy Majority Leader.
Biography
Lally earned his B.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1977 and his J.D. from the New England School of Law in 1980. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Van Couyghen and Lally.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Lally served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Oversight |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lally served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lally served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lally served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
Elections
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. Incumbent Donald Lally, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5]
2012
Lally won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 33. Lally was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and defeated Robert Trager (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Donald Lally, Jr. Incumbent |
57.9% | 4,149 | |
| Republican | Robert Trager | 42% | 3,008 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 13 | |
| Total Votes | 7,170 | |||
2010
Lally won re-election in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary election and defeated Republican Philip Duquette in the November 2 general election.[9][10]
| Rhode Island House District 33 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Lally, Jr. (D)
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3340 | |||
| Philip Duquette (R) | 2926 | |||
2008
In 2008, Lally was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 33. Lally (D) finished with 3,069 votes and was followed by Christopher Little (I) with 2,480 votes, Tony Cirillo (R) with 2,480 votes, and Christopher Buffum (I) with 145 votes.[11] Lally raised $28,180 for his campaign fund.[12]
| Rhode Island House District 33 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donald Lally, Jr. (D)
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3,069 | |||
| Christopher Little (I) | 2,480 | |||
| Tony Cirillo (R) | 2,138 | |||
| Christopher Buffum (I) | 145 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25.
- Environmental Council of Rhode Island: 2015-2016 report card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2015 session freedom index
- Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[13]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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2012
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In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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2011
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In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 4 to July 1.
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Personal
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Lally and his wife, Sandra, have two children.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ wpri.com, "Veteran RI lawmaker Donald Lally resigns state House seat," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, Biography of Rep. Donald Lally, Jr.," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 10, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Campaign contributions for 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 33 1989–March 17, 2015 |
Succeeded by Carol Hagan McEntee (D) |
