Lawrence "Larry" M. Valencia[1] (born July 29, 1958) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 39 from January 2011 to December 2014. He is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022.
Larry Valencia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office January 2011 – December 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Driver |
| Succeeded by | Justin K. Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Richmond, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Charter Oak State College St. John's University |
Education
editValencia earned his BS degree from Charter Oak State College and his MS from St. John's University.
Elections
edit- 2016 Valencia failed in his bid to re-take the seat by losing to GOP member Justin Price by over 20%.
- 2014 Valencia lost his reelection bid to GOP member Justin Price by 14%.
- 2012 Valencia was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 271 votes[2] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,336 votes (53.5%) against Republican nominee Clay Johnson.[3]
- 2010 When Representative Driver left the Legislature and left the seat open, Valencia was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 384 votes,[4] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 2,732 votes (51.4%) against Republican nominee Michael Picillo.[5]
- 2008 When District 39 Republican Representative Joseph Scott retired and left the seat open, Valencia ran in the four-way September 23, 2008 Democratic Primary, but lost by 31 votes to Rod Driver,[6] who won the November 4, 2008 General election against Republican nominee David Hathaway.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Larry Valencia's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 39". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
External links
edit- Profile at Vote Smart
- Larry Valencia at Ballotpedia
- Larry Valencia at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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