Robert Phillips (politician) explained

Bob Phillips
State House:	Rhode Island
District:	51st
Term Start:	January 2011
Predecessor:	Christopher M. Fierro
Birth Date:	29 May 1956
Birth Place:	Wiltshire, England, UK
Party:	Democratic
Education:	University of Rhode Island (BS)

Robert D. Phillips^[1] (born May 29, 1956) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 51 since January 2011.^[2]

Education

Phillips earned his BS in business administration from the University of Rhode Island.

Elections

• 2012 Phillips was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 620 votes^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 2,805 votes (63.7%) against Republican nominee Christopher Roberts.^[4]
• 2008 When District 51 Democratic Representative Roger Picard ran for Rhode Island Senate and left the seat open, Phillips ran in the six-way September 23, 2008 Democratic Primary, but lost to Christopher M. Fierro,^[5] who was unopposed for the November 4, 2008 General election.^[6]
• 2010 Phillips challenged Representative Fierro in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 562 votes (53.3%)^[7] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 2,373 votes.^[8]

External links

• Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
  • Robert Phillips at Ballotpedia
• Robert D. Phillips at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Robert Phillips' Biography . . February 26, 2014.
2. Web site: Representative Robert D. Phillips . . . February 26, 2014.
3. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 51 . . Providence, Rhode Island . February 26, 2014.
4. Web site: 2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 51 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 26, 2014.
5. Web site: 2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 51 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 26, 2014.
6. Web site: 2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 51 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 26, 2014.
7. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 51 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 26, 2014.
8. Web site: 2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 51 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 26, 2014.