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Joseph McNamara (Rhode Island)

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Democratic Party

Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19
Tenure

1995 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

30

Compensation

Base salary

$19,037/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Boston University

Graduate

Providence College

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Profession
Administrator
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Joseph McNamara (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 19. He assumed office in 1995. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.

McNamara (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 19. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

McNamara earned his B.S. from Boston University and his M.Ed. from Providence College. His professional experience includes working as an administrator.[1]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

McNamara was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

McNamara was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017
• Health, Education, and Welfare, Chair
• Rules
• Health Care Oversight

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McNamara served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McNamara served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McNamara served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McNamara served on these committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara (D)
 
95.6
 
7,332
 Other/Write-in votes
 
4.4
 
338

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,670
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
 
100.0
 
1,567

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,567
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara (D)
 
94.1
 
5,888
 Other/Write-in votes
 
5.9
 
372

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,260
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Stuart Wilson in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
 
68.2
 
2,070
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Stuart Wilson
 
31.8
 
966

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,036
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2020

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Patrick Maloney Jr. in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara (D)
 
63.2
 
5,107
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Patrick Maloney Jr. (Independent)
 
36.5
 
2,947
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
31

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,085
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Stuart Wilson in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
 
62.4
 
1,421
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Stuart Wilson
 
37.6
 
856

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,277
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2018

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Ruth Page in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara (D)
 
68.8
 
4,444
Image of Ruth Page
Ruth Page (R)
 
30.8
 
1,991
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
24

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,459
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Joseph McNamara advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
 
100.0
 
1,802

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,802
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19

Ruth Page advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ruth Page
Ruth Page
 
100.0
 
479

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 479
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2016

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and a general election would have taken place on November 8, 2016, if no candidate had won a majority of votes in the primary. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.

Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated David Mastriano in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 general election.[2][3]

Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Joseph McNamara Incumbent 60.91% 4,352
     Independent David Mastriano 39.09% 2,793
Total Votes 7,145
Source: Rhode Island State Board of Elections


Incumbent Joseph McNamara ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 Democratic primary.[4]

Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Joseph McNamara Incumbent (unopposed)



2014

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Joseph McNamara was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]

2012

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2012

McNamara won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19. McNamara was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]

Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoseph McNamara Incumbent 97.1% 5,546
     Other Write-in 2.9% 163
Total Votes 5,709

2010

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2010

McNamara won re-election to the 19th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary election and defeated Republican Maureen O'Gorman and Moderate Anthony DuBois in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]

Rhode Island House District 19
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Joseph McNamara (D) 3309
Maureen O'Gorman (R) 1725
Anthony DuBois (M) 507

2008

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2008

In 2008, McNamara was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 19. McNamara (D) finished with 4,598 votes while his opponent Robert Paquin (R) finished with 2,091 votes.[13] McNamara raised $16,980 for his campaign fund.[14]

Rhode Island House District 19
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Joseph McNamrar (D) 4,598
Robert Paquin (R) 2,091

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

Joseph McNamara did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Joseph McNamara did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

Joseph McNamara campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$38,665 $0
2022Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$41,425 $0
2020Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$44,460 N/A**
2018Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$33,845 N/A**
2016Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $40,975 N/A**
2014Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $25,475 N/A**
2012Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $21,003 N/A**
2010Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $19,085 N/A**
2008Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $16,980 N/A**
2006Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $21,255 N/A**
2004Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $21,255 N/A**
2002Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $3,100 N/A**
2000Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $1,370 N/A**
1998Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $665 N/A**
1996Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $1,650 N/A**
1994Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $3,697 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Campaign amounts

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Joseph McNamara campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$38,665 $0
2022Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$41,425 $0
2020Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$44,460 N/A**
2018Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19Won general$33,845 N/A**
2016Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $40,975 N/A**
2014Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $25,475 N/A**
2012Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $21,003 N/A**
2010Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $19,085 N/A**
2008Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $16,980 N/A**
2006Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $21,255 N/A**
2004Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $21,255 N/A**
2002Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 19Won $3,100 N/A**
2000Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $1,370 N/A**
1998Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $665 N/A**
1996Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $1,650 N/A**
1994Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 29Won $3,697 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

2018

Rhode Island House of Representatives District 19 2018 election - Campaign Contributions
Top individual contributors to Joseph McNamara's campaign in 2018
MCINTEER, DEBBI $600.00
MATTIELLO, NICHOLAS ANTHONY (NICK) $500.00
SHEKARCHI, K JOSEPH $500.00
JOHNSON, DEAN $500.00
WALSH, JOSEPH $400.00
Total Raised in 2018 $33,845.00
Source: Follow the Money


2016

McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, McNamara raised a total of $40,975.

Rhode Island House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions
Top contributors to Joseph McNamara (Rhode Island)'s campaign in 2016
Electrical Workers Local 2323$1,500
Weiner, Mark S$1,000
Rhode Island Brotherhood Of Correctional Officers$700
Warwick Fire Fighters Local 2748$700
Goldman, Brian$600
Total raised in 2016$40,975
Source: Follow the Money

2014

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $25,475.

2012

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $21,003.

2010

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $19,085.

2008

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $16,980.

2006

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $21,255.

2004

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $21,255.

2002

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $3,100.

2000

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $1,370.

1998

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1998. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $665.

1996

Joseph McNamara won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1996. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $1,650.

1994

Joseph McNamara won election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 1994. During that election cycle, Joseph McNamara raised a total of $3,697.

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Personal

McNamara and his wife, Diane, have two children.[1]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Joseph McNamara," accessed June 10, 2014
    2. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
    3. ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
    4. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
    5. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Representative in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
    6. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Representative in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
    7. ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
    8. ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 10, 2012
    9. ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
    10. ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
    11. ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
    12. ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
    13. ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
    14. ↑ Follow the Money, "Campaign contributions for 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
    15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
    16. ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
    17. ↑ WPRI, “All 9 RI ‘superdelegates’ back Clinton as primary draws closer,” February 29, 2016
    18. ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
    19. ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
    20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
    21. ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
    22. ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016

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