William O'Brien (Rhode Island politician) explained

William O'Brien
State House:	Rhode Island
District:	54th^[1]
Term Start:	January 1, 2013
Predecessor:	Gregory Schadone
Successor:	Incumbent
Birth Date:	27 July 1969
Nationality:	American
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	North Providence, Rhode Island
Alma Mater:	Florida International University Providence College University of Rhode Island Rhode Island College

William W. O'Brien^[2] (born July 27, 1969) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 54 since January 1, 2013.

Education

O'Brien attended Florida International University, Providence College, the University of Rhode Island, and earned his BS in mathematics from Rhode Island College.

Elections

• 2012 When District 54 Democratic Representative Gregory Schadone retired and left the seat open, O'Brien ran in the three-way September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 868 votes (40.4%)^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,356 votes (55.7%) against Independent candidate Kenneth Amoriggi.^[4]
• 2010 O'Brien initially challenged District 54 Democratic Representative Schadone in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, but lost to Representative Schadone,^[5] who won re-election in the November 2, 2010 General election against Independent candidate Lance Mantia.^[6]

External links

• Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
  • William O'Brien at Ballotpedia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative William W. O'Brien . . . February 24, 2014.
2. Web site: William O'Brien's Biography . . February 24, 2014.
3. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 54 . . Providence, Rhode Island . February 24, 2014.
4. Web site: 2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 54 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 24, 2014.
5. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 54 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 24, 2014.
6. Web site: 2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 54 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 24, 2014.