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Rene Menard
Rene Menard (b. August 17, 1957) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 45 from 1989 to 2013.
Menard was a delegate at the Rhode Island Constitutional Convention in 1986. In 1999, Menard served as Deputy Majority Whip, and he served as House Majority Whip in 2002.
Biography
Menard earned his A.A. in Fire Science from the Community College of Rhode Island in 1981. His professional experience included working as a Firefighter for the City of Woonsocket but is now retired.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Menard served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Menard served on these committees:
- Municipal Government Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Separation of Powers and Oversight Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Menard ran for re-election in District 45 and was defeated in the Democratic primary on September 11 by Mia Ackerman.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Mia Ackerman |
54.2% | 1,065 |
| Rene Menard Incumbent | 45.8% | 900 |
| Total Votes | 1,965 | |
2010
Menard won re-election to the 45th District seat in 2010. He defeated Julie Zito in the September 14 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Larry Shetler and independent Colleen Scanlan in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4][5]
| Rhode Island House District 45 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rene Menard (D)
|
2889 | |||
| Jennifer Hirons (R) | 1185 | |||
| Colleen Scanlan (I) | 988 | |||
2008
In 2008, Menard was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 45. Menard (D) finished with 5,146 votes.[6] Menard raised $42,085 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Rhode Island House District 45 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rene Menard (D)
|
5,146 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Menard and his wife, Linda, have two children.[1]
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rene Menard,” accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 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, "2008 contributions to Rene Menard,” accessed November 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 45 1989–2013 |
Succeeded by Mia Ackerman (D) |
