Larry Valencia
Larry Valencia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 39th[1] district | |
| Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Driver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patty Valencia |
| Children | Lee, Jacqueline, Xaviera |
| Residence | Richmond, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Charter Oak State College St. John's University[1] |
Lawrence 'Larry' M. Valencia[2] (born July 29, 1958) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 39 since January 2011.
Education
Valencia earned his BS degree from Charter Oak State College and his MS from St. John's University.
Elections
- 2014 Valencia lost his reelection bid to GOP member Justin Price.
- 2012 Valencia was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 271 votes[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,336 votes (53.5%) against Republican nominee Clay Johnson.[4]
- 2008 When District 39 Republican Representative Joseph Scott retired and left the seat open, Valencia ran in the four-way September 23, 2008 Democratic Primary, but lost by 31 votes to Rod Driver,[5] who won the November 4, 2008 General election against Republican nominee David Hathaway.[6]
- 2010 When Representative Driver left the Legislature and left the seat open, Valencia was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 384 votes,[7] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 2,732 votes (51.4%) against Republican nominee Michael Picillo.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Representative Larry Valencia". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "Larry Valencia's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Larry Valencia at Ballotpedia
- Larry Valencia at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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