Deb Ruggiero

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Deborah L. Ruggiero
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 74th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded by Bruce J. Long (R)
Personal details
Born (1958-04-02) April 2, 1958
Providence, R.I.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Joyce Ioanes (deceased)
Residence Jamestown, R.I.
Alma mater Boston College
Website debruggiero.com

Deborah L. Ruggiero (born April 2, 1958), commonly known as Deb Ruggiero, is an American radio personality and politician from Jamestown, Rhode Island. A Democrat, she serves in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 74th district, which contains all of Jamestown and part of Middletown. Ruggiero was first elected in November 2008 and took office on January 6, 2009.

In 2008, Ruggiero challenged 28-year incumbent Bruce J. Long (R–Middletown) for the 74th district seat. Long, a Republican, was the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives and was seeking his fifteenth term. In the election held on November 4, 2008, Ruggiero defeated Long by 54% to 46%, carrying each of the district's six precincts.[1] She was re-elected in 2010, winning 53% in a three-way race. Her Republican and Independent opponents took 31% and 16% of the vote respectively.[2]

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Ruggiero went to high school in Lincoln, Rhode Island before attending Boston College, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in English and Communications. She has spent her career in the media, working first for CBS radio in Boston, then for FOX TV and WPRI-TV for 8 years. Since 2000, she has served as Director of Community and Business Development at Citadel Radio, the owners of WPRO and WPRO-FM. Since 1992, she has also taught a class in Broadcast Advertising at Providence College.

A supporter of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, Ruggiero attended the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver as an alternate.

Ruggiero is lesbian; her partner of 22 and a half years, Joyce Ioanes, died of cancer in 2007.[3][4][5] She is one of four openly LGBT members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, alongside House Speaker Gordon D. Fox (D–Providence), Rep. Frank Ferri (D–Warwick) and Sen. Donna Nesselbush (D–Pawtucket).

References

  1. ↑ "Rhode Island Board of Elections: Representative in General Assembly District 74, 2008 general election". Retrieved 2008-12-27. 
  2. ↑ "Rhode Island Board of Elections: Representative in General Assembly District 74, 2010 general election". Retrieved 2010-12-12. 
  3. ↑ "2008: Scandal and Setbacks for Rhode Island Gays". EDGE Boston. 2008-12-27. Retrieved 2008-12-27. 
  4. ↑ "Deb Ruggiero for State Representative: Letter". Retrieved 2008-12-27. 
  5. ↑ "Obituary: Joyce Ioanes, 62". The Jamestown Press. Retrieved 2009-02-21. 

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