Brian Newberry
Brian Newberry | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of theRhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office May 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Watson |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Morgan |
| Member of theRhode Island House of Representatives from the 48th[1]district | |
| Assumed office January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Church |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | North Smithfield, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania Temple University Beasley School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Brian C. Newberry[2](born December 10, 1971) is an American politician and aRepublicanmember of theRhode Island House of Representativesrepresenting District 48 since January 2009.
Education[edit]
Newberry graduated from theUniversity of Pennsylvaniaand earned hisJDfromTemple University Beasley School of Law.
Elections[edit]
- 2004 To challenge Senate District 22 Democratic SenatorJohn Tassoni,Newberry was unopposed for the September 14, 2004 Republican Primary, but lost the November 2, 2004 General election to Senator Tassoni.
- 2006 To challenge House District 48 incumbent Democratic RepresentativeRaymond Church,Newberry was unopposed for the September 12, 2006 Republican Primary, but lost the November 7, 2006 General election to Representative Church.
- 2008 Newberry and Representative Church were both unopposed for their September 9, 2008 primaries, setting up a rematch; Newberry won the three-way November 4, 2008 General election against Representative Church and Independent candidate Gary Ezovski.[3]
- 2010 Newberry was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 392 votes[4]and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,715 votes (66.0%) against Democratic nominee David Lovett.[5]
- 2012 Newberry was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 32 votes[6]and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,577 votes (51.7%) againstDemocraticnominee Michael Connolly andIndependentcandidate Linda Thibault.[7]
References[edit]
- ^"Representative Brian C. Newberry".Providence, Rhode Island:Rhode Island General Assembly.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.
- ^"Brian Newberry's Biography".Project Vote Smart.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.
- ^"2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 48".Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.
- ^"2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 48".Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.
- ^"2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 48".Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.
- ^"2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 48".Providence, Rhode Island:Secretary of State of Rhode Island.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.
- ^"2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 48".Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island.RetrievedFebruary 28,2014.