Leo Blais
Leo Blais (b. March 7, 1957) is a former Republican member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 21 from 1992 to 2010. He served as the Senate Deputy President Pro Tempore.
Biography
Blais earned his B.S. from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in 1979. His professional experience includes working as the President/CEO of Pawtucket Valley Prescription and Surgical Center, and has been since 1980. He also works there as a pharmacist.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, Blais served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Government Oversight Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Housing and Municipal Government Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
Elections
2010
Blais ran for re-election in District 21. He was defeated by Nicholas Kettle in the September 14 Republican primary by a margin of 525-502. Kettle faced Democrat Anthony Colaluca and independent John Assalone in the November 2 general election.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Blais was re-elected to the 21st District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate.[3] Blais raised $6,335 for his campaign, while Lombardi raised $10,854.[4]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 21, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Leo Blais Incumbent |
53.9% | 7,657 | |
| Democratic | Salvatore Lombardi | 46.1% | 6,554 | |
| Total Votes | 14,211 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Blais and his wife Beverly have two children.
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External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Leo Blais," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 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 21 1993–2010 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Kettle (R) |
