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James Doyle II
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
from the 8th[1] district
In office
January 2005 – January 2018
Preceded byWilliam Irons
Succeeded bySandra Cano
Personal details
Born (1972-02-16) February 16, 1972 (age 52)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePawtucket, Rhode Island
Alma materProvidence College

James E. Doyle II[2] (born February 16, 1972) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 8 until 2018. He resigned in January 2018 citing his battles with alcoholism.[3]

He was also being investigated for check kiting to defraud three local banks of more than $74 million. He was charged and pled guilty to 31 counts of bank fraud and tax evasion.[4][5][6][7]

Education

Doyle earned his BA degree from Providence College.

Elections

  • 2012 Doyle was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,680 votes;[8] returning 2010 challenger Beth Croll ran as an Independent, setting up a rematch. Doyle won the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 6,435 votes (75.3%) against Croll.[9]
  • 2004 When District 8 Democratic Senator William Irons retired and left the seat open, Doyle was unopposed for the September 14, 2004 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,296 votes,[10] and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 5,830 votes (70.1%) against Independent Martin Healy.[11]
  • 2006 Doyle was unopposed for both the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,933 votes,[12] and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 6,634 votes.[13]
  • 2008 Doyle was unopposed for both the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,333 votes,[14] and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 7,182 votes.[15]
  • 2010 Doyle was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,419 votes,[16] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 3,933 votes (63.0%) against Republican nominee Elizabeth Croll.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Senator James E. Doyle II". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  2. ^ "James Doyle II's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  3. ^ [1] | Tuesday, January 9th 2018 | RI Senator Doyle resigns citing alcohol issues | JESSICA A. BOTELHO, NBC 10 NEWS | [2]
  4. ^ [3] | Thursday, August 16, 2018 | Businessman, Former State Senator Charged with Bank Fraud, Tax Crimes | Information and plea agreement charge James Doyle with defrauding three banks in "check-kiting" scheme, failing to report more than $1M to IRS | [4]
  5. ^ [5]
  6. ^ [6] | NBC 10 I-Team: Former state senator pleads guilty to bank fraud | PARKER GAVIGAN, NBC 10 NEWS | [7]
  7. ^ Katie Mulvaney, Journal Staff Writer (April 12, 2019). "Ex. R.I. senator James E. Doyle sentenced to 2 years for check-kiting scheme". providencejournal.com.
  8. ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  9. ^ "2012 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  10. ^ "2004 Statewide Primary Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  11. ^ "2004 General Election State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  12. ^ "2006 Statewide Primary State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  13. ^ "2006 General Election Senate Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  14. ^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  15. ^ "2008 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  16. ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  17. ^ "2010 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
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