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Michael Lenihan
J. Michael Lenihan (b. August 30, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 35 from 2008 to 2010.
Biography
Lenihan earned his B.A. from Rhode Island College in 1967 and his M.A. from Brown University in 1968.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, Lenihan served on the following committees:
- Environment and Agriculture Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Government Oversight Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Rules Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
Elections
2010
Lenihan did not run for re-election in District 35.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lenihan was elected to the 35th District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate.[2] Lenihan raised $12,405 for his campaign, while Pagliarni raised $9,955.[3]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael Lenihan (D)
|
7,343 | |||
| John Pagliarni, JR. (R) | 6,685 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Lenihan and his wife Patricia have one child.
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Rhode Island State Senate District 35 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Dawson Hodgson (R) |
