James Doyle II explained
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
One of three children born to James E. Doyle (1938-2016), a former mayor of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and his wife, Joan C. (née Richer) Doyle, Doyle II earned his BA degree from Providence College.[8]
Elections
- 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,[9] and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 5,830 votes (70.1%) against Independent Martin Healy.[10]
- 2006: Doyle was unopposed for both the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,933 votes,[11] and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 6,634 votes.[12]
- 2008: Doyle was unopposed for both the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,333 votes,[13] and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 7,182 votes.[14]
- 2010: Doyle was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,419 votes,[15] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 3,933 votes (63.0%) against Republican Elizabeth Croll.[16]
- 2012: Doyle was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,680 votes;[17] returning 2010 challenger Elizabeth 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.[18]
- 2014: Doyle was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[19]
- 2016: Doyle defeated Matthew Fecteau and Mark Theroux in the Rhode Island State Senate District 8 Democratic primary. Doyle ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 8 general election.[19]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Senator James E. Doyle II . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: James Doyle II's Biography . . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: RI Senator Doyle resigns citing alcohol issues. JESSICA A. BOTELHO, NBC 10. NEWS. January 9, 2018. WJAR.
- https://www.justice.gov
- Web site: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/pawtucket-times/20180929/281479277347906. PressReader.
- Web site: NBC 10 I-Team: Former state senator pleads guilty to bank fraud. PARKER GAVIGAN, NBC 10. NEWS. September 28, 2018. WJAR.
- News: providencejournal.com . April 12, 2019 . Ex. R.I. senator James E. Doyle sentenced to 2 years for check-kiting scheme . Staff Writer .
- News: Former Pawtucket Mayor James Doyle dies. The Washington Times.
- Web site: 2004 Statewide Primary Senate Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2004 General Election State Senate Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2006 Statewide Primary State Senate Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2006 General Election Senate Summary Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2008 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2008 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2010 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: 2012 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
- Web site: James Doyle (Rhode Island). Ballotpedia.