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Michael Morin
Michael Morin (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 49. He assumed office on March 4, 2014. He left office on January 4, 2021.
Morin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 49. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Morin earned a degree in fire sciences from the Community College of Rhode Island. His professional experience includes serving as a captain in the Woonsocket Fire Department and as a fire marshal.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Morin was assigned to the following committees:
- State Lottery Committee
- House Finance Committee
- Corporations Committee, Second Vice Chairman
- Small Business Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Corporations |
| • Finance |
| • Small Business, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Morin served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Corporations |
| • Health, Education and Welfare |
| • Small Business |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, Morin served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Small Business |
| • Health, Education and Welfare |
| • Corporations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Michael Morin did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Michael Morin won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Morin (D) | 97.1 | 2,191 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.9 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 2,256 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Michael Morin advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Morin | 100.0 | 705 |
| Total votes: 705 | |||
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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 Michael Morin ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 general election.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Michael Morin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Rhode Island State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Michael Morin ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.[4]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 49 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Morin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Michael Morin was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
Special election
Michael Morin defeated Douglas Brown and Mark Chenot in the January 21 Democratic primary. Morin defeated write-in candidates in the special election, which took place on February 25.[8][9][10][11]
The seat was vacant following Lisa Baldelli-Hunt's (D) election as Mayor of Woonsocket.[12]
A special election for the position of Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 was called for February 25, with a primary on January 21. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 13, 2013.[13]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Michael Morin |
52.1% | 373 |
| Douglas Brown | 46.6% | 334 |
| Mark Chenot | 1.3% | 9 |
| Total Votes | 716 | |
2012
Morin ran in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49. He was defeated by incumbent Lisa Baldelli-Hunt in the Democratic primary on September 11.[14][15]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Lisa Baldelli-Hunt Incumbent |
63.8% | 727 |
| Michael Morin | 29.3% | 334 |
| Stuart Gitlow | 6.8% | 78 |
| Total Votes | 1,139 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 2 through June 25.
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2017
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In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 5 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
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2013
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In 2013, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 to July 5.
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See also
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Rhode Island House of Representatives, "Biography of Rep. Michael Morin," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Representative in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Representative in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ boston.com, "Woonsocket to hold special legislative primary," January 18, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Morin defeats 2 primary challengers to gain hold on Woonsocket House seat," January 21, 2014
- ↑ ctpost.com, "Morin wins Woonsocket election for RI House seat," February 26, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Official Primary election results," accessed March 26, 2014
- ↑ ripr.org, "Baldelli-Hunt To Be Inaugurated As New Mayor Of Woonsocket," December 3, 2013
- ↑ turnto10.com, "State sets special election for Woonsocket House seat," December 4, 2013
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 10, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lisa Baldelli-Hunt (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 49 2014-2021 |
Succeeded by Steven Lima (D) |
