Joshua Miller (politician)
| Joshua Miller | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 28th[1] district | |
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Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth H. Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 17, 1954 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Website |
joshuamiller |
Joshua Miller[2] (born April 17, 1954 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 28 since January 2007.
Education
Miller graduated from Hope High School and attended the University of Rhode Island.
Elections
- 2012 Miller and returning 2008 Republican challenger Robert Clarkin were both unopposed their September 11, 2012 primaries,[3] setting up a rematch; Miller won the November 6, 2012 General election with 7,119 votes (69.0%) against Clarkin.[4]
- 2006 When District 28 Democratic Senator Elizabeth H. Roberts ran for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, Miller ran in the four-way September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 173 votes (53.9%),[5] and won the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 7,744 votes (77.1%) against Republican nominee Ivan Marte.[6]
- 2008 Miller was unopposed for the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 667 votes,[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 7,366 votes (64.9%) against Republican nominee Robert Clarkin,[8] who had run a House seat in 2002 and 2004.
- 2010 Miller was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,770 votes,[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 4,843 votes (56.5%) against Republican nominee Donald Normandin and Independent candidate Delores Issler.[10]
Legislation
Rhode Island Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chairman Josh Miller and House Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Edith Ajello held a press conference to announce that they will introduce a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana similarly to alcohol. The founder of Brown University’s Alcohol & Addiction Studies Center, a former Providence police officer, and other opinion leaders joined them to call for this more sensible approach. - See more at: http://blog.mpp.org/tag/josh-miller/#sthash.s17hK3sQ.dpuf
Controversy
On March 18, 2014 at the RI State House Gun Bills Hearing, Senator Miller told reporter Dan Bidondi to "Go f*** yourself".[11] Video of his comments can be seen at: http://dailysurge.com/2014/03/meet-sen-joshua-miller-a-real-jerk/
Senator Miller closed his FB page due to the overwhelming backlash regarding his "Go f**k yourself" comments made.
References
- ↑ "Senator Joshua Miller". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Joshua Miller's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 28". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 28". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2006 Statewide Primary State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2006 General Election Senate Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 28". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2008 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 28". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 28". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 28". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 YouTube video of Senator Miller telling Dan Bidondi to "Go f*** yourself"". Dan Bidondi - Truth Radio Show Live. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Joshua Miller at Ballotpedia
- Joshua Miller at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
- http://blog.mpp.org/tag/josh-miller/
- http://ripr.org/post/senator-miller-issues-apology-swearing-following-gun-news-conference