James Sheehan (Rhode Island politician)

James Sheehan
Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 36th[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2003
Preceded by	John Celona
Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 23rd district
In office January 2001 – January 2003
Preceded by	John Patterson
Succeeded by	Paul Fogarty
Personal details
Born	January 27, 1966 Warwick, Rhode Island
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Residence	North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Alma mater	Rhode Island College University of Rhode Island Catholic University
Website	senatorsheehan.com

James C. Sheehan^[2] (born January 27, 1966 in Warwick, Rhode Island) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 36 since January 2003. Sheehan served consecutively from January 2001 until January 2003 in the District 23 seat.

Education

Sheehan received his teaching certification from Rhode Island College, earned his BA from the University of Rhode Island, and his MA from Catholic University.

Elections

• 2012 Sheehan was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 959 votes,^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 8,595 votes (60.0%) against Republican nominee Mariacristina McKendall.^[4]
• 2000 To challenge District 23 incumbent Republican Senator John Patterson, Sheehan was unopposed for the September 12, 2000 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,103 votes,^[5] and won the November 7, 2000 General election with 5,431 votes (56.2%) against Senator Patterson.^[6]
• 2002 Redistricted to District 36, and with incumbent Democratic Senator John Celona redistricted to District 7, Sheehan won the September 10, 2002 Democratic Primary with 2,485 votes (65.9%) against fellow Senator Patrick McDonald^[7] (who had been redistricted from District 24); Sheehan won the November 5, 2002 General election with 6,002 votes (52.1%) against Republican nominee Timothy Haxton.^[8]
• 2004 Sheehan was unopposed for the September 14, 2004 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,056 votes,^[9] and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 8,572 votes (62.2%) against Republican nominee Robin Porter.^[10]
• 2006 Sheehan was unopposed for the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,497 votes,^[11] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 8,480 votes (67.1%) against Republican nominee William Connelly,^[12] who had run in the Republican Primary in 2004.
• 2008 Sheehan was again challenged in the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, and won with 1,997 votes (62.8%);^[13] returning 2006 Republican challenger William Connelly was unopposed in his primary, setting up a rematch; Sheehan won the November 4, 2008 General election with 8,632 votes (62.8%) against Connelly.^[14]
• 2010 Sheehan was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,114 votes;^[15] returning Republican challenger William Connelly won his primary, setting up their third contest; Sheehan won the November 2, 2010 General election with 6,462 votes (58.1%) against Connelly.^[16]

References

1. "Senator James C. Sheehan". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
2. "James Sheehan's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
3. "2012 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 36". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
4. "2012 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 36". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
5. "2000 Rhode Island Senators & Representatives Summary by District, Democrat". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
6. "2000 General Election Results by District for Rhode Island Senate". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
7. "2002 Senator in General Assembly, Democrat". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
8. "2002 Rhode Island Senate by Senate District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
9. "2004 Statewide Primary Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
10. "2004 General Election State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
11. "2006 Statewide Primary State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
12. "2006 General Election Senate Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
13. "2008 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 36". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
14. "2008 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 36". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
15. "2010 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 36". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
16. "2010 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 36". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 11, 2014.

External links

• Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
• Campaign site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart
• James Sheehan at Ballotpedia
• James C. Sheehan at the National Institute on Money in State Politics