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Peter Martin
Peter F. Martin (b. May 3, 1941) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 75 from 2008 to January 6, 2015.
Biography
Martin earned his B.A. from Providence College in 1964 and his M.B.A. from Bryant College in 1977. His professional experience includes working as a web site developer, a real estate investor and a software application and product marketing consultant.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Martin served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Martin served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • Municipal Government, Vice Chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Martin served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • Municipal Government |
| • Separation of Powers and Oversight |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Elections
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. Lauren Carson defeated incumbent Peter Martin in the Democratic primary. Gregory Larson was removed from the ballot before the primary. Carson was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Lauren Carson |
53.5% | 907 |
| Peter Martin Incumbent | 46.5% | 787 |
| Total Votes | 1,694 | |
2012
Martin won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 75. Martin was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Martin Incumbent |
98% | 3,948 | |
| Other | Write-in | 2% | 79 | |
| Total Votes | 4,027 | |||
2010
Martin won re-election to the 75th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in September 14 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Patrick Donovan in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8][9]
| Rhode Island House District 75 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Martin (D)
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2418 | |||
| Patrick Donovan (R) | 1442 | |||
2008
In 2008, Martin was elected to Rhode Island House District 75. Martin (D) finished with 2,823 votes while his opponent Steven Coaty (R) finished with 2,336 votes.[10] Martin raised $12,393 for his campaign fund.[11]
| Rhode Island House District 75 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Martin (D)
|
2,823 | |||
| Steven Coaty (R) | 2,336 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to civil liberties.
- Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2014 session freedom index
- Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[12]
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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2012
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In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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2011
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In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 4 to July 1.
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Personal
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Martin has two children.[1]
Recent news
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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
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Peter Martin," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Campaign contributions for 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 75 2009–January 6, 2015 |
Succeeded by Lauren Carson (D) |
