Michael Marcello Explained

Michael Marcello
State House:	Rhode Island
District:	41st^[1]
Term Start:	January 2009
Term End:	January 2017
Predecessor:	Carol Mumford
Successor:	Robert Quattrocchi
Birth Name:	Michael Joseph Marcello^[2]
Birth Date:	30 May 1968
Birth Place:	Providence, Rhode Island
Nationality:	American
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	Scituate, Rhode Island
Alma Mater:	Colby College Washington College of Law
Profession:	Attorney

Michael Joseph Marcello (born May 30, 1968 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a former American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 41 from January 2009 until January 2017. He is currently the City Solicitor for the City of East Providence, Rhode Island serving under Mayor Roberto DaSilva.^[3]

Legislative career

Marcello and Mayor Bob DaSilva served as state representatives during the same years and together worked to reform DCYF.^[4]

Education

Marcello earned his BA in government from Colby College and earned his JD from Washington College of Law.

Elections

• 2006 To challenge House District 41 incumbent Republican Representative Carol Mumford, Marcello was unopposed for the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, but lost the November 7, 2006 General election to Representative Mumford.
• 2008 When Representative Mumford retired and left the seat open, Marcello was unopposed for the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 217 votes^[5] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,285 votes (54.2%) against Republican nominee Christopher Caluori.^[6]
• 2010 Marcello was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 614 votes^[7] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,450 votes (52.9%) against Republican nominee Marco Lucci.^[8]
• 2012 Marcello was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 331 votes^[9] and won the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 4,171 votes (55.4%) against returning 2010 Republican challenger Marco Lucci and Independent candidate Lee Grossguth.^[10]
• 2014 Marcello was unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 9, 2014.^[11] He then won the General election on November 4, 2014 with 2,736 votes against Republican Lillian Delmonico and Independent candidate Robert Quattrocchi.^[12]
• 2016 Marcello was unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 41 Democratic primary on September 13, 2016.^[13] He then lost the General election on November 8, 2016 to Republican candidate Robert Quattrocchi (who previously faced Marcello as an independent) with 3,871 votes to Quattrocchi's 4,058.^[14]

External links

• Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
  • Michael Marcello at Ballotpedia
• Michael J. Marcello at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Michael Marcello . . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014 .
2. Web site: Michael J. Marcello Profile | Providence, RI Lawyer | Martindale.com. www.martindale.com. 18 May 2023.
3. News: East Providence mayor-elect announces solicitor picks. 31 December 2018. East Bay Newspapers. 21 November 2019.
4. Web site: An Act Relating to State Affairs and Government - Department of Children, Youth and Families (would guarantee the constitutional, personal property, and civil rights of every child placed or treated under the supervision of the department of children, youth, and families in any public or private facility). . March 8, 2011. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. November 10, 2019.
5. Web site: 2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014.
6. Web site: 2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014.
7. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014.
8. Web site: 2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014.
9. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014.
10. Web site: 2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 28, 2014.
11. Web site: 2014 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . . Providence, Rhode Island . July 26, 2017.
12. Web site: 2014 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . July 26, 2017.
13. Web site: 2016 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . . Providence, Rhode Island . July 26, 2017.
14. Web site: 2016 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 41 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . July 26, 2017.