Susan R. Donovan
Susan R. Donovan | |
|---|---|
| Representative | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office 3 January 2017[1] | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Gallison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bristol, Rhode Island[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island College (BS)(MA)[3] |
| Website | Official website Official Facebook Page |
Susan R. Donovan is an American politician and Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 69th District since being elected in November 2016.[3] This district includes the cities of Bristol and Portsmouth, Rhode Island. She is a member of the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.[3]
In the legislature, Donovan focuses on educational issues because she was a public school teacher in the Bristol Warren School System for 33 years.[2] She also works on issues relating to the environment and housing.[2] Additionally, she is a supporter of reproductive rights and was endorsed by Planned Parenthood.[4]
Elections
- 2016 Donovan ran to represent the 69th District in the Rhode Island House of Representatives after Raymond Gallison resigned due to a federal investigation of his finances.[5] She defeated Todd Giroux in the Democratic Primary on September 13, 2016 with 89.02% of the votes.[6] She then defeated Republican Antonio F. Avila and Libertarian Analee A. Berretto in the General election on November 8, 2016 with 48.8% of the votes.[7]
References
- ^ Trafford, Daniel (3 January 2017). "Press Releases: Rep. Donovan sworn in as General Assembly convenes". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Why I'm Running". Susan Donovan Democrat for State Representative. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Biography Representative Susan R. Donovan Representative Susan R. Donovan". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "2017-18 Rhode Island Legislature". Planned Parenthood Votes!. January 10, 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Donovan announces candidacy for Gallison's seat". NBC 10 News. TurnTo10. May 6, 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "2016 Statewide Primary: Representative in General Assembly District 69". State of Rhode Island Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "2016 General Election:Representative in General Assembly District 69". State of Rhode Island Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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