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Maria Cimini
Maria E. Cimini (b. August 26, 1976) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 7 from 2010 to January 6, 2015.
Biography
Cimini earned her B.A. in political science and her M.S.W. from Rhode Island College. Her professional experience includes working as a research associate for the University of Rhode Island and as a coordinator for Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cimini served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health, Education and Welfare, Secretary |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cimini served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Education and Welfare |
Campaign themes
2014
Cimini's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Social Justice
- Excerpt: "State policy should affirm all Rhode Islanders regardless of social class, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identity, or religious affiliation. Maria will work to ensure that all Rhode Islanders have their basic needs met: a roof over their head, healthy food on the table, and quality affordable healthcare."
Education
- Excerpt: "Schools have a responsibility to develop the next generation of leaders, not test takers. Rhode Island needs a statewide school funding formula to ensure that all children have equitable access to high quality education. Schools must support young people not only academically but also by being safe places for social emotional growth both during the school day and after school time."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Like the federal investment in our national parks, Rhode Island must invest in our green space. Maria supports policies fostering and maintaining bicycle paths and walking trails throughout our state. In addition, Maria believes that public transportation is an area for growth and can revitalize our community."
Economy
- Excerpt: "Access to living/fair wage jobs is crucial to the prosperity of all Rhode Islanders, particularly now. The State has an obligation to foster job creation and a diverse economy through its economic policy. The General Assembly must play its part."
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. Daniel McKiernan defeated incumbent Maria Cimini in the Democratic primary. Scott Darby (I) was removed from the ballot before the primary. McKiernan was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Daniel McKiernan |
53.5% | 1,075 |
| Maria Cimini Incumbent | 46.5% | 933 |
| Total Votes | 2,008 | |
2012
Cimini won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7. Cimini was unopposed in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maria Cimini Incumbent |
98% | 3,366 | |
| Other | Write-in | 2% | 67 | |
| Total Votes | 3,433 | |||
2010
Cimini defeated Paul Marandola, Jr. in the September 14 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[9][10]
| Rhode Island House District 7 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Maria Cimini (D)
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2773 | |||
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."[11]
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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Cimini and her husband, Jay, have one child.[1]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google News search for the term "Maria + Cimini + Rhode + Island + House"
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
See also
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Maria Cimini," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ mariacimini.com, "Issues," accessed August 6, 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
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Joanne Giannini (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 7 2011–January 6, 2015 |
Succeeded by Daniel McKiernan (D) |
