John Tassoni
John Tassoni (b. October 29, 1958) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 22 from 2000 to 2013. During his time in the senate, he served as Deputy Majority Leader.
Biography
Tassoni received his diploma from Smithfield High School in 1976. He went on to attend both New Horizon Computer Learning Center and George Meany Labor Institute. His professional experience included work as a Senior Business Agent for Council 94.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tassoni served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tassoni served on the following committees:
- Constitutional and Regulatory Issues Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Housing and Municipal Government Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Labor Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
Elections
2012
Tassoni did not run for re-election in 2012.[2]
2010
Tassoni was re-elected in District 22. Tassoni defeated Republican David Bibeault in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Tassoni (D)
|
5982 | |||
| David Bibeault (R) | 4912 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tassoni was re-elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate.[5] Tassoni raised $83,382 for his campaign, while Bibeult raised $700.[6]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Tassoni (D)
|
8,175 | |||
| David Bibeult (R) | 5,095 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Tassoni and his wife S. Jean Cerroni have one child.
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External links
- John Tassoni's personal website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of John Tassoni," 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 Primary Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ 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 22 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Stephen R. Archambault (D) |
