Joseph Almeida
2012 - Present
2021
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Joseph Almeida (Democrat) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 12. Almeida was elected to the office on November 6, 2012.
Almeida resigned as deputy majority whip on February 10, 2015, after he was arrested for allegedly misappropriating $6,122.03 in campaign contributions for his personal use.[1] He pleaded no contest to the charge on June 25, 2015.[2]
He formerly represented District 12 from 1999 to 2010, but regained his seat in 2012. He previously served as deputy majority leader.
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Biography
Almeida earned his B.A. from Roger Williams College in 1990. His professional experience includes working as a financial strategist, as a patrolman for the Providence Police Department from 1979 to 1995 and as the owner of Essence Construction. Almeida served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marines from 1978-1985.[3]
Committee assignments
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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| • Judiciary |
| • Municipal Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Almeida served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Almeida served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
While a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Almeida served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history.
Elections
2018
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Joseph Almeida (D) defeated Luis Vargas (Independent) in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Joseph Almeida (D) |
61.7
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1,507 |
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Luis Vargas (Independent) |
38.0
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929 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.2
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6 | ||
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Total votes: 2,442 |
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Joseph Almeida advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Joseph Almeida (D) |
100
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1,060 |
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Total votes: 1,060 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
2016
Elections for the office of 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 Joseph Almeida defeated Luis Vargas in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 general election.[4][5]| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
53.29% | 1,815 | |
| Independent | Luis Vargas | 46.71% | 1,591 | |
| Total Votes | 3,406 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Joseph Almeida ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 Democratic primary.[6]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Almeida Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the office of 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 Joseph Almeida defeated Anthony Roberson in the Democratic primary. Luis Vargas ran as an independent candidate. Almeida defeated Vargas in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12, General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
72.6% | 1,616 | |
| Independent | Luis Vargas | 27.4% | 610 | |
| Total Votes | 2,226 | |||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
67% | 978 |
| Anthony Roberson | 33% | 481 |
| Total Votes | 1,459 | |
2012
Almeida won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12. Almeida defeated incumbent Leo Medina in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. The general election is on November 6.[10][11][12]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
99.2% | 2,915 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.8% | 23 | |
| Total Votes | 2,938 | |||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Joseph Almeida |
64.9% | 716 |
| Leo Medina Incumbent | 35.1% | 388 |
| Total Votes | 1,104 | |
2010
Almeida ran unsuccessfully for re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010. Leo Medina defeated him in the primary election. Medina faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[13][14]
2008
In 2008, Almeida was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 12. Almeida (D) ran unopposed and finished with 3,153 votes.[15] Almeida did not raise any money for his campaign fund.[16]
| Rhode Island House District 12 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Almeida (D)
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3,153 | |||
Campaign donors
| Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. |
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| Why is that? While candidates and parties must file detailed expenditure reports, independent organizations and unions are not required to file reports in every case. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. |
| Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. |
Comprehensive donor information is shown below. Based on available campaign finance records, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $45,987 in elections. Ballotpedia updates the information below in the years following a general election.[17]
| Joseph Almeida campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2016 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 |  |
$9,050 | |
| 2014 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 | |
$12,895 | |
| 2012 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 | |
$14,970 | |
| 2010 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 | |
$0 | |
| 2006 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 | |
$1,880 | |
| 2004 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 | |
$7,192 | |
| 2002 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 | |
$0 | |
| 2000 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 20 | |
$0 | |
| 1998 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 20 | |
$0 | |
| Grand total raised | $45,987 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2016
Almeida Jr won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Almeida Jr raised a total of $9,050.| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Fund For Democratic Leadership | $1,500 | |||
| Mattiello, Nicholas Anthony (Nick) | $1,000 | |||
| Rhode Island Afl-Cio | $500 | |||
| Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West Llc | $350 | |||
| Rhode Island Afscme Council 94 | $300 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $9,050 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Joseph Almeida won re-election to the Rhode Island State House in 2014. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $12,895.| Rhode Island State House 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Seiu Healthcare 1199Ne | $900 | |||
| Mattiello, Nicholas Anthony (Nick) | $500 | |||
| Desimone, John | $500 | |||
| Casale, Victoria | $500 | |||
| Cranston Ff'S For Public Safety | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $12,895 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Joseph Almeida won election to the Rhode Island State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $14,970.| Rhode Island State House 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Harris, Michael | $350 | |||
| Knowlton, Mr & Mrs | $250 | |||
| Mcculloch, Norman E | $250 | |||
| Rodio, Joseph J | $250 | |||
| Vitale, Christopher P | $200 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $14,970 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Joseph Almeida lost the election for the Rhode Island State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $0.| Rhode Island State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $0 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Joseph Almeida won re-election to the Rhode Island State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $0.| Rhode Island State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $0 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Joseph Almeida won re-election to the Rhode Island State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $1,880.| Rhode Island State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Blank | $300 | |||
| Wills, Judith | $300 | |||
| Corvese for Representative | $200 | |||
| Coia, B F | $150 | |||
| Pacheco, Maximilliano | $150 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $1,880 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Joseph Almeida won re-election to the Rhode Island State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $7,192.| Rhode Island State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Rhode Island House Democratic Leadership | $500 | |||
| Malik, Jan | $500 | |||
| Gordon D Fox Campaign Cmte | $500 | |||
| Schadone, Gregory J | $500 | |||
| Costantino, Steven M | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $7,192 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Joseph Almeida won re-election to the Rhode Island State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $0.| Rhode Island State House 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $0 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Joseph Almeida won re-election to the Rhode Island State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $0.| Rhode Island State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $0 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Joseph Almeida won election to the Rhode Island State House in 1998. During that election cycle, Joseph Almeida raised a total of $0.| Rhode Island State House 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Almeida's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $0 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2018
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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Noteworthy events
Misuse of campaign funds
On February 10, 2015, Almeida was arrested for allegedly misappropriating $6,122.03 in campaign contributions for his personal use. He was charged with Unlawful Appropriation of over $1,500.00. He pleaded not guilty to the charge on February 10.[1][19]
On May 12, 2015, Almeida pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of personal use of campaign funds. He received one year of probation and a $1,000 fine.[2]
Personal
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Almeida and his wife, Zoraida, have five children.[3]
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 the Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.golocalprov.com, "RI State Rep. Almeida Arrested, Resigns As House Whip," accessed February 11, 2104
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 providencejournal.com, "R.I. Rep. Almeida pleads no contest to misusing campaign funds, gets 1 year probation, $1,000 fine," accessed June 25, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Almeida," 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties, likely representing only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. See this page for more details.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
- ↑ Providence Journal, "State Rep. Almeida pleads not guilty in District Court, Providence," accessed February 11, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 12 1999–2010 |
Succeeded by Leo Medina (D) |
| Preceded by Leo Medina (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 12 2013–Present |
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