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Laurence Ehrhardt
Laurence Ehrhardt is a former Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 32 from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Ehrhardt attended Yale University in 1961 and Harvard Business School in 1964. His professional experience included working as treasurer for Moore McCormack Resources, Incorporated but is now retired. He served in the United States Navy.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ehrhardt served on these committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Small Business
- Subcommittee on Education
- Subcommittee on Environment/Health and Heath Advocates
- Port Facilities Study Commission
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ehrhardt served on these committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Finance Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Environment/Health and Heath Advocates
- Subcommittee on General Government
- Municipal Government Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Port Facilities Study Commission
Elections
2012
Ehrhardt ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 32. Ehrhardt defeated Sharon Gamba in the September 11 Republican primary and was defeated by Robert Craven Sr. (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Robert Craven Sr. |
54% | 4,067 | |
| Republican | Laurence Ehrhardt Incumbent | 45.7% | 3,440 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.3% | 25 | |
| Total Votes | 7,532 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Laurence Ehrhardt Incumbent |
50.8% | 593 |
| Sharon Gamba | 49.2% | 575 |
| Total Votes | 1,168 | |
2010
Ehrhardt won re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Richard Welch in the general election takes on November 2, 2010.[4][5]
| Rhode Island House District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Laurence Ehrhardt (R)
|
3537 | |||
| Richard Welch (D) | 2256 | |||
2008
In 2008, Ehrhardt was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 32. Ehrhardt (R) finished with 3,820 votes while his opponent Mark Plympton (D) finished with 3,241 votes.[6] Ehrhardt raised $8,876 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Rhode Island House District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Laurence Ehrhardt (R)
|
3,820 | |||
| Mark Plympton (D) | 3,241 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Ehrhardt and his wife, Joan Williamson, have three children.[1]
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Laurence Ehrhardt," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Laurence Ehrhardt," accessed November 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 32 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Robert Craven Sr. (D) |
