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Donna Walsh (Rhode Island)
Donna M. Walsh (b. January 28, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 36 from 2006 to January 6, 2015.
Walsh served as Vice President of the Charlestown Town Council from 1982 to 1984. She then served in the Rhode Island State Senate from 1996 to 2002. From 1997 to 2002, she served as Deputy Majority Leader.
Biography
Walsh earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1971 and 1976, respectively. Her professional experience includes working as a 6th Grade teacher in the Chariho Regional School District before retirement.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Walsh served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Walsh served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Corporations |
| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Small Business, Secretary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Walsh served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Corporations |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
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 Donna Walsh was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Blake A. Filippi ran as an independent candidate. Walsh was defeated by Filippi in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent |  Blake A. Filippi |
59.3% | 3,422 | |
| Democratic | Donna Walsh Incumbent | 40.7% | 2,345 | |
| Total Votes | 5,767 | |||
2012
Walsh won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 36. Walsh was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and defeated Tina Jackson (R) and Kevin Prescott (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna Walsh Incumbent |
63% | 4,717 | |
| Republican | Tina Jackson | 26.4% | 1,979 | |
| Independent | Kevin Prescott | 10.5% | 783 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 7,484 | |||
2010
Walsh won re-election in 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14 primary election and defeated Moderate Thomas Browning in the November 2 general election.[8][9]
| Rhode Island House District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donna Walsh (D)
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3546 | |||
| Thomas Browning (M) | 2305 | |||
2008
In 2008, Walsh was elected to the Rhode Island House District 36. Walsh (D) finished with 2,483 votes and was followed by David Cote (R) with 2,240 votes and Matthew McHugh (I) with 2,086 votes.[10] Walsh raised $23,611 for her campaign fund.[11]
| Rhode Island House District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Donna Walsh (D)
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2,483 | |||
| David Cote (R) | 2,240 | |||
| Matthew McHugh (I) | 2,086 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to civil liberties.
- Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2014 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."[12]
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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Walsh and her husband, Henry, have one child.[1]
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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Donna Walsh on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Donna Walsh," 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
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 36 2007–January 6, 2015 |
Succeeded by Blake A. Filippi (I) |
