Michael G. Riley
Michael G. Riley was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House, representing the 2nd Congressional District of Rhode Island.
Biography
Riley moved to Rhode Island about ten years ago after experiencing the attacks of September 11, 2001, from inside the World Trade Center. Riley has previously run for Narragansett Town Council, and the Rhode Island State Senate, though he lost both elections.[1]
Elections
2012
Riley ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Rhode Island's 2nd District. Riley lost to incumbent Jim Langevin (D) on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  James R. Langevin Incumbent |
55.7% | 124,067 | |
| Republican | Michael G. Riley | 35.1% | 78,189 | |
| Independent | Abel G. Collins | 9.1% | 20,212 | |
| Write-In | N/A | 0.1% | 192 | |
| Total Votes | 222,660 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Michael Riley Incumbent |
65.6% | 5,283 |
| Michael Gardiner | 10.2% | 825 |
| Kara Russo | 18.5% | 1,488 |
| Donald Robbio | 5.6% | 454 |
| Total Votes | 8,050 | |
Campaign themes
2012
According to Michael Riley's website, his 2012 campaign themes included:
- The Economy; "Removing uncertainty over taxes and reducing government spending levels are fundamental to a sound economy."
- Education; "...we should reward the teachers who go above and beyond, no matter how long they have been teaching at their school. We must all insist on excellence; our children deserve nothing less."
- Immigration; "Congress can no longer avoid passage of a comprehensive immigration bill which must include taking concrete steps to make our borders more secure which will build a better future for our citizens and legal immigrants."[3]
Campaign finance summary
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