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.[2] 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.[2]
Susan Donovan | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Gallison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island College (BS, MA)[2] |
| Website | Official website Official Facebook Page |
In the legislature, Donovan focuses on educational issues because she was a public school teacher in the Bristol Warren School System for 33 years.[1] She also works on issues relating to the environment and housing.[1] Additionally, she is a supporter of reproductive rights and was endorsed by Planned Parenthood.[3]
Elections edit
- 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.[4] She defeated Todd Giroux in the Democratic Primary on September 13, 2016 with 89.02% of the votes.[5] 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.[6]
References edit
- ^ 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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