James Arthur Seveney
James Arthur Seveney (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 3, 2023.
Seveney (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Seveney was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice chair
- Special Legislation and Veterans' Affairs
2019-2020
Seveney was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Special Legislation and Veterans' Affairs, Secretary
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Special Legislation and Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
James Arthur Seveney did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 11
Incumbent James Arthur Seveney won election in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Arthur Seveney (D) | 96.2 | 10,940 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.8 | 430 | ||
| Total votes: 11,370 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 11
Incumbent James Arthur Seveney advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 11 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Arthur Seveney | 100.0 | 1,704 |
| Total votes: 1,704 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 11
Incumbent James Arthur Seveney defeated Stephanie Calise in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Arthur Seveney (D) | 62.3 | 6,798 |
 | Stephanie Calise (R) | 37.6 | 4,103 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 10,915 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 11
Incumbent James Arthur Seveney advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 11 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Arthur Seveney | 100.0 | 2,306 |
| Total votes: 2,306 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 11
Stephanie Calise advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 11 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Calise | 100.0 | 850 |
| Total votes: 850 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.
James Seveney defeated incumbent John Pagliarini in the Rhode Island State Senate District 11 general election.[1][2]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James Seveney |
51.90% | 6,621 | |
| Republican | John Pagliarini Incumbent | 48.10% | 6,135 | |
| Total Votes | 12,756 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections | ||||
James Seveney ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 11 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | James Seveney (unopposed) | |
Incumbent John Pagliarini ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 11 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Pagliarini Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7][8] Pagliarini defeated Seveney and Blythe in the special election.[9]
| 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 |
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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 |
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John Pagliarini |
51.2% | 273 |
| Kenneth Mendonca | 31.9% | 170 |
| Joan Chabot | 16.9% | 90 |
| Total Votes | 533 | |
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 2 through June 25.
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2017
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In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Rhode Island State Senate District 11 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 Statewide Primary," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ 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 Government, "Seven declared candidates for Senate District 11 Special Election," accessed October 26, 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
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| Preceded by - |
Rhode Island State Senate District 11 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Linda Ujifusa (D) |
