Francis Maher, Jr.
Francis "Frank" Maher (b. February 28, 1966) is a former Republican member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 34 from 2008 to 2013.
Biography
Maher earned his Associates Equivalent in Electronics from technical college. His professional experience included working as a Field Service Technician for Central Scale Company from 1994 to 1998.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Maher served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Maher served on these committees:
- Environment and Agriculture Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
Elections
2012
Maher ran for re-election in District 34. He defeated Paul R. Mcfadden in the Republican primary on September 11, 2012. Maher was defeated by Catherine Cool Rumsey (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Catherine Cool Rumsey |
55.1% | 7,150 | |
| Republican | Francis Maher, Jr. Incumbent | 44.8% | 5,809 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 14 | |
| Total Votes | 12,973 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Frank Maher Incumbent |
77.4% | 473 |
| Paul McFadden | 22.6% | 138 |
| Total Votes | 611 | |
2010
Maher was re-elected in District 34. He defeated Democrat Jon Sawyer in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary.[3]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Francis Maher (R)
|
6110 | |||
| Jon Sawyer (D) | 4859 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Maher was re-elected to the 34th District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate.[4] Maher raised $4,144 for his campaign, while Osborne raised $250.[5]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 34 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Francis Maher (D)
|
9,052 | |||
| Jonathan Osborne (SOC) | 2,494 | |||
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Personal
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Maher and his wife Kathleen have one child and one foster child.
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Francis Maher, Jr.," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2008 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island State Senate spending, 2008," accessed June 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island State Senate District 34 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Catherine Cool Rumsey (D) |
