Robert Phillips (politician)
For other people named Robert Phillips, see Robert Phillips (disambiguation).
| Robert Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 51st[1] district | |
|
Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher M. Fierro |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 29, 1956 Wiltshire, England |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
Robert D. Phillips[2] (born May 29, 1956 in Wiltshire, England) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 51 since January 2011.
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]
References
- ↑ "Representative Robert D. Phillips". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Robert Phillips' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 51". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 51". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 51". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 51". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 51". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 51". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Robert Phillips at Ballotpedia
- Robert D. Phillips at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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