Peter Palumbo (politician) explained

Peter Palumbo
State House:Rhode Island
District:16th[1]
Term Start:January 2003
Term End:January 6, 2015
Predecessor:Brian Patrick Kennedy
Successor:Robert Lancia
State House3:Rhode Island
District3:25th
Term Start3:January 1995
Term End3:January 2003
Successor3:Timothy A. Williamson
Birth Date:27 March 1961
Birth Place:Providence, Rhode Island
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Residence:Cranston, Rhode Island
Alma Mater:Bryant College

Peter G. Palumbo[2] (born March 27, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 16 since January 2003, until his defeat in 2014. Palumbo served consecutively from January 1995 until January 2003 in the District 25 seat.

Palumbo is perhaps best remembered for his comments regarding Jessica Ahlquist, a high school student who successfully sued to have a prayer removed from her Rhode Island public high school auditorium. On the day following the ruling, Peter Palumbo spoke on a local radio show and referred to Ahlquist as "an evil little thing".[3]

Peter Palumbo was arrested on January 19, 2017, for embezzlement.[4]

Early life and education

Palumbo was born on March 27, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Bryant College.

Elections

Palumbo challenged District 25 incumbent Representative Joseph DeLorenzo in the September 13, 1994, Democratic Primary and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994, General election.[5]

Palumbo was unopposed for both the September 10, 1996, Democratic Primary, winning with 391 votes[6] and the November 5, 1996, General election, winning with 1,778 votes.[7]

Palumbo was unopposed for both the September 15, 1998, Democratic Primary, winning with 502 votes[8] and the November 3, 1998, General election, winning with 1,694 votes.[9]

Palumbo was challenged in the September 12, 2000, Democratic Primary, winning with 626 votes (80.3%)[10] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2000, General election, winning with 1,948 votes.[11]

In 2002, Palumbo was redistricted to District 16, and with incumbent Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy redistricted to District 38, Palumbo was challenged in the September 10, 2002, Democratic Primary, winning with 883 votes (57.2%)[12] and won the November 5, 2002, General election with 3,543 votes (69.9%) against Republican nominee Michael Bilow.[13]

Palumbo was unopposed for the September 14, 2004, Democratic Primary, winning with 214 votes[14] and won the November 2, 2004, General election with 3,397 votes (57.8%) against Republican nominee Michael Imbruglia.[15]

Palumbo was unopposed for both the September 12, 2006, Democratic Primary, winning with 752 votes[16] and the November 7, 2006, General election, winning with 4,485 votes.[17]

Palumbo was challenged in the September 9, 2008, Democratic Primary, winning with 551 votes (61.8%)[18] and won the November 4, 2008, General election with 3,170 votes (54.5%) against Independent Michael McManaman.[19]

Palumbo was unopposed for the September 23, 2010, Democratic Primary, winning with 658 votes,[20] and won the November 2, 2010, General election with 2,620 votes (54.3%) against Republican nominee Donald Botts.[21]

Palumbo was challenged in the September 11, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 545 votes (53.3%)[22] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012, General election, winning with 5,074 votes.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Peter G. Palumbo . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Peter Palumbo's Biography . . March 4, 2014.
  3. Palumbo calls Cranston student "Evil Little Thing". However it may turn out that Palumbo may also be remembered for embezzlement following his arrest.. January 27, 2012. John DePetro Show. NewsTalk 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM. WPRO. Providence, RI. January 12, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111018182049/http://630wpro.com/goout.asp?u=http%3A%2F%2F630wpro.com%2Fsectional.asp%3Fid%3D18074. October 18, 2011.
  4. Web site: RI Trooper Log: Child Snatching, Cocaine, Embezzlement Arrests. 21 January 2017.
  5. Web site: 1994 General Election Vote for R.I. House of Representatives . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  6. Web site: Statewide Primary Vote for RI House of Representatives (Democrat) . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  7. Web site: 1996 Votes Cast for RI Representatives . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  8. Web site: Democrat Primary Statewide Primary September 15, 1998 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  9. Web site: RI State Representative, RI General Election, November 3, 1998 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  10. Web site: 2000 Rhode Island Senators & Representatives Summary by District, Democrat . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  11. Web site: 2000 General Election Results by District for Rhode Island State Representatives . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  12. Web site: 2002 Representatives in General Assembly, Democrat . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  13. Web site: 2002 Rhode Island Representatives by Representative District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  14. Web site: 2004 State Representative Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  15. Web site: 2004 General Election State Representatives by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  16. Web site: 2006 State House of Representatives Summary Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  17. Web site: 2006 State Representative Summary Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  18. Web site: 2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 16 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  19. Web site: 2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 16 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  20. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 16 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  21. Web site: 2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 16 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  22. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 16 . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.
  23. Web site: 2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 16 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 4, 2014.