Gregory Steven Blythe
Gregory Steven Blythe was a 2016 Independent special election candidate for District 11 of the Rhode Island State Senate.[1] After announcing his candidacy, Blythe said: "I don’t want people to support me because I’m a Democrat or Republican. I want them to support me because they trust me to do the best job. I’d rather be the eyes and ears of the district.”[2]
Biography
Blythe is from Portsmouth, R.I. He manages the Newport Naval Station commissary. According to The Newport Daily News, Blythe became a coach in local youth sports programs because he had three young sons. [2]
Elections
2016
A special election for the position of Rhode Island State Senate District 11 was called for January 5, 2016. A primary election took place on December 1, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was October 23, 2015.[3]
The seat was vacant following Christopher Ottiano's (R) resignation on October 13, 2015. He resigned to take a job at the Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.[4]
James Arthur Seveney defeated Brett N. Pelletier and Amy G. Rice in the Democratic primary. John A. Pagliarini Jr. defeated Joan B. Chabot and Kenneth Mendonca in the Republican primary. Gregory Steven Blythe ran as an independent candidate.[1][5] Pagliarini defeated Seveney and Blythe in the special election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John Pagliarini |
51.8% | 1,327 | |
| Democratic | James Arthur Seveney | 47.1% | 1,207 | |
| Independent | Gregory Steven Blythe | 1.1% | 28 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 2 | |
| Total Votes | 2,564 | |||
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
James Arthur Seveney |
68.7% | 730 |
| Amy Rice | 20.1% | 213 |
| Brett Pelletier | 11.2% | 119 |
| Total Votes | 1,062 | |
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Pagliarini |
51.2% | 273 |
| Kenneth Mendonca | 31.9% | 170 |
| Joan Chabot | 16.9% | 90 |
| Total Votes | 533 | |
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See also
- Rhode Island State Senate
- Rhode Island State Senate District 11
- State legislative special elections, 2016
- Rhode Island State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rhode Island Government, "Seven declared candidates for Senate District 11 Special Election," accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Newport Daily News, "Special election: Total of seven candidates to run," October 23, 2015
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Special election schedule set for Ottiano's replacement in R.I. Senate," October 14, 2015
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Republican Sen. Ottiano to resign because of new job," October 13, 2015
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "Senate 11 Primary Results," accessed January 22, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "Senate 11 Special Election Results," accessed January 22, 2016
