Michelle McGaw
Michelle McGaw (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 71. She assumed office on January 5, 2021. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
McGaw (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 71. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Michelle McGaw lives in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. McGaw graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in 1984. She earned a degree from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in 1989.[1]
McGaw's career experience includes working as a consultant pharmacist.[1] She co-founded the Portsmouth Trash Collaborative.[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
McGaw was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Michelle McGaw won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michelle McGaw (D) | 96.1 | 5,866 |
Other/Write-in votes | 3.9 | 239 |
Total votes: 6,105 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Michelle McGaw advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michelle McGaw | 100.0 | 903 |
Total votes: 903 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Michelle McGaw defeated Kobe Taylor in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michelle McGaw (D) | 63.4 | 3,787 |
Kobe Taylor (Independent) | 35.9 | 2,145 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 45 |
Total votes: 5,977 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Michelle McGaw advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michelle McGaw | 100.0 | 1,453 |
Total votes: 1,453 | ||||
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2020
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71
Michelle McGaw defeated Amy Veri and Nathan Melvin in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michelle McGaw (D) | 56.1 | 4,604 |
Amy Veri (R) | 38.4 | 3,153 | ||
Nathan Melvin (Independent) | 5.4 | 440 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 |
Total votes: 8,209 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71
Michelle McGaw defeated John Edwards in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michelle McGaw | 79.9 | 1,234 |
John Edwards | 20.1 | 311 |
Total votes: 1,545 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Amy Veri advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Michelle McGaw did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michelle McGaw did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2024
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In 2024, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 2 to June 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 16.
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2022
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In 2022, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 |
Officeholder Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 |
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Footnotes
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Preceded by Dennis Canario (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 71 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |