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Douglas Gablinske
Douglas Gablinske (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 68. Gablinske assumed office in 2007. Gablinske left office in 2010.
Gablinske (independent) ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 69. Gablinske lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Gablinske served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 68 from 2007 to 2010.
Gablinske has served as Vice Chairman of the Bristol Town Council.[1]
Biography
Gablinske earned his B.A. in Social Science from Providence College in 1975. His professional experience included working as President of AppraiseRI/East Bay Appraisal in 1996.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Gablinske served on the following committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Labor Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Separation of Powers and Oversight Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Susan Donovan defeated Douglas Gablinske in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 69 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Donovan (D) | 54.6 | 2,549 |
 | Douglas Gablinske (Independent) | 45.1 | 2,106 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 4,666 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 69
Incumbent Susan Donovan defeated Leif Nygaard in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 69 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Donovan | 80.0 | 991 |
| Leif Nygaard | 20.0 | 248 | ||
| Total votes: 1,239 | |||
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2010
Gablinske ran unsuccessfully for re-election to the 68th District seat in 2010. Richard Morrison defeated him in the September 14 Democratic primary election.[2] Morrison faced Republican Thomas Carroll in the general election on November 2, 2010.
2008
In 2008, Gablinske was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 68. Gablinske (D) finished with 3,827 votes while his opponent Matthew Pion (I) finished with 2,753 votes.[3] Gablinske raised $36,640 for his campaign fund.[4][5]
| Rhode Island House District 68 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Douglas Gablinske (D)
|
3,827 | |||
| Matthew Pion (I) | 2,753 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Gablinske and his wife, Patricia, have two children.[1]
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Douglas Gablinske," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Douglas Gablinske," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2008 Statewide General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 68 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Richard Morrison (D) |
