Rhonda Nyman
Rhonda Nyman is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Fifth Plymouth district from 2010 to 2015.
Biography
Nyman attended Centenary College and Massasoit Community College. Her professional experience includes working as the Chief Financial Officer for Triangle Engineering in Hanover, Massachusetts.
Campaign themes
2012
Nyman's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs & The Economy
- Excerpt: "In addition to working for our small businesses and paying attention to job growth, Rhonda is proud to have supported a comprehensive economic development and jobs bill that strengthens the innovation economy and invests in the Massachusetts workforce and infrastructure."
Our Communities
- Excerpt: "Representative Nyman has supported 21st-century educational opportunities for our students, and she has worked closely with officials from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to ensure a smooth finish to our school building projects in Hanover and Rockland."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "With more and more of our friends, neighbors and family members returning home from fighting overseas, Representative Nyman has continued to ensure that veterans of all ages have access to the support programs, outreach centers, tax relief, workforce training and educational opportunities they need."
Caring for Our Seniors
- Excerpt: "Representative Nyman joined her colleagues in the legislature in increasing the funding for the elder nutrition program which helps support Meals on Wheels and ensures that our seniors have the proper nutrition they need."
Affordable Housing Reform
- Excerpt: "Rhonda will continue to work in conjunction with the town officials in helping them to secure their 40B requirement."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nyman served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ways and Means |
| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint |
| • Municipalities and Regional Government Joint |
| • Ways and Means Joint |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nyman served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint |
| • Public Service Joint |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Rhonda Nyman was unopposed in the Democratic primary. David DeCoste defeated Louis Valanzola in the Republican primary. DeCoste defeated Nyman in the general election.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David DeCoste |
50.1% | 8,332 | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Nyman Incumbent | 49.9% | 8,283 | |
| Total Votes | 16,615 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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David DeCoste |
50.6% | 1,024 |
| Louis Valanzola | 49.4% | 998 |
| Total Votes | 2,022 | |
2012
Nyman won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Plymouth District. Nyman was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Rhonda Nyman Incumbent |
57.9% | 12,965 | |
| Republican | Korey Welch | 42.1% | 9,438 | |
| Total Votes | 22,403 | |||
2010
Nyman won election to the Fifth Plymouth seat in 2010. Nyman replaced her husband, Robert Nyman, after his death on June 25, 2010. She had no primary competition. She defeated Korey Welch (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Fifth Plymouth District (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rhonda Nyman (D)
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9,340 | |||
| Korey Welch (R) | 8,339 | |||
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Personal
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Nyman is widowed and has two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Massachusetts House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Massachusetts state legislative districts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ "rhondanyman," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2012 State Primary Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Nyman (D) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixth Essex District 2011 - 2015 |
Succeeded by David DeCoste (R) |
