Frank Ferri
Frank G. Ferri (b. February 2, 1954) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 22 from a special election in 2007 to January 6, 2015. While in office, Ferri held the position of Deputy Majority Leader.
Ferri was a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in the 2014 elections.[1]
Biography
Ferri earned his B.S. from Bryant College in 1976. His professional experience includes owning Town Hall Lanes.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ferri served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Small Business, Vice Chair |
| • Finance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ferri served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance |
| • Small Business, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ferri served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Education and Welfare |
Elections
2014
Ferri ran for election to the office of Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor. Ferri did not win the Democratic nomination in the primary on September 9. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Primary results
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Daniel McKee |
43% | 50,229 | ||
| Ralph Mollis | 36.4% | 42,525 | ||
| Frank Ferri | 20.5% | 23,970 | ||
| Total Votes | 116,724 | |||
| Election results via Rhode Island Board of Elections. | ||||
2012
Ferri won re-election in Rhode Island House of Representatives District 22. Ferri was unopposed in both the September 11 Democratic primary and the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Ferri Incumbent |
97% | 4,463 | |
| Other | Write-in | 3% | 139 | |
| Total Votes | 4,602 | |||
2010
Ferri won re-election to the 22nd District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary and defeated independent Jason Oliver in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6][7]
| Rhode Island House District 22 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Ferri (D)
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2610 | |||
| Jason Oliver (I) | 1822 | |||
2008
In 2008, Ferri was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 22. Ferri (D) finished with 3,734 votes while his opponent Jonathan Wheeler (R) finished with 2,075 votes.[8] Ferri raised $53,214 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Rhode Island House District 22 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Ferri (D)
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3,734 | |||
| Jonathan Wheeler (R) | 2,075 | |||
Campaign amounts
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| Frank Ferri campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2014 | Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor |  |
$184,291 | |
| 2012 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 22 |  |
$15,295 | |
| 2010 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 22 | |
$20,652 | |
| 2008 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 22 | |
$53,214 | |
| Grand total raised | $273,452 | |||
| Source: [[10][11] Follow the Money] | ||||
2014
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| Frank Ferri Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2014 Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total raised | $184,291 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total raised by opponents | $571,703 (D-primary) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Frank G. Ferri | $30,300 | |||||||||||||||||
| Judith McDonnell | $1,650 | ||||||||||||||||||
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $1,600 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elizabeth H. Roberts | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arthur Handy | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $166,130 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $11,475 ($6,686 other) | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $157,234 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $27,057 | ||||||||||||||||||
2012
Frank Ferri won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Frank Ferri raised a total of $15,295.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Ferri's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Rhode Island Medical Society | $500 | |||
| New England Regional Council of Carpenters | $500 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers | $400 | |||
| Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers | $300 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers Public Employees | $300 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $15,295 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Frank Ferri won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Frank Ferri raised a total of $20,652.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Ferri's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $900 | |||
| Snyder, Andrew W | $750 | |||
| Rhode Island Medical Society | $550 | |||
| Gill, Tim | $500 | |||
| Stryker, Jon L | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $20,652 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Frank Ferri won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Frank Ferri raised a total of $53,214.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Ferri's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Rhode Island Education Association | $2,150 | |||
| Friends Of Gordon Fox | $1,250 | |||
| Ferri, Frank | $1,000 | |||
| Harmsworth, Esmond | $1,000 | |||
| Rhode Island Fund for Democratic Priorities | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $53,214 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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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
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- Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card
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- 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."[13]
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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Ferri has a partner, Anthony Caparco.[2]
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
- Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor
- Rhode Island Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2014
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008
- Frank Ferri for Lieutenant Governor 2014 Official campaign website
Footnotes
- ↑ Ferri Lt Governor, "Home," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Frank Ferri," accessed June 10, 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
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Ferri, Frank," accessed June 18, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Ferri, Frank G.," accessed June 18, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money.org, "Home," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 22 2007–January 6, 2015 |
Succeeded by Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D) |
