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James Kazounis
James Kazounis was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 32 of the Rhode Island State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Kazounis' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Small Business Help I will fight hard to keep RI taxes competitive with tax rates in other states in our region. I will fight to remove unnecessary over-regulation which is intended to dampen competition, but fails to do important things like protect our natural resources. I will fight to make Rhode Island's business climate a place where businesses want to come because they can be successful here. We cannot afford as a state to continue bribing companies to come to our beautiful state. A True Independent Voice Career politicians in our legislature have a blatant disregard for the average working person. We are being nickel and dimed to death by a legislature more interested in keeping special interests happy than keeping you happy. I am not interested in serving in the Senate to be a rubber stamp for the Senate President. My priorities as a Senator will be YOUR priorities. Far too many Rhode Island legislators care much more about pleasing legislative leadership than their constituents. My vow to you is to place your interests first. My Vision for Rhode Island and the East Bay -Outstanding educations for our kids and a growing economy. -A legislature that is not destroying RI’s economy, but becomes a critical partner in creating an economic environment that allows businesses to flourish, instead of struggle. -RI becoming a place where our natural beauty and resources is the icing on the cake to convince people and companies that RI is the place to settle down and prosper. -A political environment where the issues and the merits determine political outcomes, not who you know.[1] |
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| —James Kazounis[2] | ||
Elections
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.
Incumbent Cynthia Armour Coyne defeated James Kazounis in the Rhode Island State Senate District 32 general election.[3][4]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Cynthia Armour Coyne Incumbent |
53.83% | 8,012 | |
| Republican | James Kazounis | 46.17% | 6,873 | |
| Total Votes | 14,885 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Cynthia Armour Coyne ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 32 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Armour Coyne Incumbent (unopposed) | |
James Kazounis ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 32 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Kazounis (unopposed) | |
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See also
- Rhode Island State Senate
- Rhode Island State Senate District 32
- Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2016
- Rhode Island State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jimmy for Senate, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 Statewide Primary," accessed October 14, 2016
