Robert Trager
Robert Trager was a 2015 Republican special election candidate for District 33 of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[1]
He was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 33 of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2012
Trager stated: "I love Rhode Island and I want to see it restored to the prominence it once enjoyed. I believe that I have the necessary energy and attitude to make a difference on Smith Hill. I have the willingness to listen to new ideas and cooperate with members of both parties. I have the thick skin necessary to survive the inevitable criticisms that come with difficult decisions. I have a technical background which makes me detail oriented. I believe that this will help me when analyzing the pros and cons of new legislation. And finally, I have no allegiances to party bosses, or special interest groups. I have my own voice, and I will not be a follower."[2]
Elections
2015
Carol Hagan McEntee defeated Susan Cicilline-Buonanno and Jason Colonies in the Democratic primary on May 5.[3] Carol Hagan McEntee (D) defeated C. Elizabeth Candas (I), James L. McKnight Jr. (I) and Robert Trager (R) in a special election on June 9.[1][4]
The seat was vacant following Donald Lally Jr.'s (D) retirement on March 17, 2015.[5]
A special election for the position of Rhode Island House of Representatives District 33 was called for June 9. A primary election took place on May 5. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 27, 2015.[6][5]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 33, Special Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carol Hagan McEntee |
40.8% | 916 | |
| Republican | Robert Trager | 36.1% | 811 | |
| Independent | James L. McKnight Jr. | 12.3% | 277 | |
| Independent | C. Elizabeth Candas | 10.7% | 240 | |
| Total Votes | 2,244 | |||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Carol Hagan McEntee |
50% | 654 |
| Susan Cicilline-Buonanno | 44.5% | 581 |
| Jason Colonies | 5.5% | 72 |
| Total Votes | 1,307 | |
2012
Trager ran in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 33. Trager was unopposed in the September 11 Republican primary and was defeated by incumbent Donald Lally, Jr. (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Lally, Jr. Incumbent |
57.9% | 4,149 | |
| Republican | Robert Trager | 42% | 3,008 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 13 | |
| Total Votes | 7,170 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Rhode Island House of Representatives District 33
- State legislative elections, 2015
- Rhode Island General Assembly
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 RI.gov, "Secretary Gorbea announces six candidates qualify to run for vacant House District 33 seat," accessed April 16, 2015
- ↑ Narragansett.patch.com, "Robert Trager, Republican for R.I. House District 33," accessed October 18, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Special primary election results - District 33," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Special election results - District 33," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 WPRO, "Special election to be held for new state representative," March 19, 2015
- ↑ RI.gov, "Declaration Period for House District 33 Special Election is this Thursday and Friday," accessed April 7, 2015
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 12, 2012
