Patricia Morgan
| Patricia Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 26th[1] district | |
|
Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | William Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater |
Mississippi State University Providence College Kent State University Rhode Island College |
Patricia L. Morgan[2] (born 1950 in Ohio, United States) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 26 since January 2011. She became the first female minority leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2017, after she was chosen by the Republican caucus members on November 15, 2016 when former minority leader Brian Newberry stepped down from the position.[3]
Education
Morgan attended Mississippi State University, graduated from Providence College, earned her BA degree from Kent State University, and her MEd from Rhode Island College.
Elections
- 2016 Morgan was unopposed for the September 13, 2016 Republican Primary and won the November 8, 2016 General election with 3,192 votes (55.2%) against Democratic nominee Anthony J. Paolino who had 2,079 votes (35.9%) and Independent Vincent Marzullo who had 504 votes (8.7%).[4]
- 2014 Morgan was unopposed for the September 9, 2014 Republican Primary, winning with 376 votes[5] and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 2,104 votes (50.1%) against Democratic nominee Nicholas Denice who had 1,816 votes (43.2%) and Moderate Paul Caianiello, Jr. who had 275 votes (6.6%).[6]
- 2012 Morgan was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 129 votes[7] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 2,849 votes (52.1%) against Democratic nominee Nicholas Denice.[8]
- 2010 When Democratic Representative William Murphy retired and left the seat open, Morgan was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 220 votes[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General election by 90 votes with 2,239 votes (51%) against Democratic nominee Michael Senerchia.[10]
- 2004 To challenge District 26 incumbent Representative Murphy, Morgan was unopposed for the 2004 Republican Primary, but lost to the November 2, 2004 General election to Representative Murphy.[11]
References
- ↑ "Representative Patricia L. Morgan". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Patricia Morgan's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ Anderson, Patrick (November 16, 2016). "GOP Rep. Patricia Morgan becomes first woman elected R.I. House minority leader". Providence Journal. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ↑ "2016 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ↑ "2014 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ↑ "2014 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ↑ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 26". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "State Representatives by District". State of Rhode Island Election Results. Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
External links
- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Patricia Morgan at Ballotpedia
- Patricia L. Morgan at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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