Thomas Palangio
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 3rd[1] district
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byEdith Ajello
Succeeded byMoira Walsh
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
January 1993 – 2002
Preceded byArmand Batastini
Succeeded bySteven M. Costantino
Personal details
Born (1962-06-14) June 14, 1962
Providence, Rhode Island
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Providence, Rhode Island
Alma materCommunity College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island College

Thomas A. Palangio[2] (born June 14, 1962 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 3 from 2013 to 2017 and District 8 from 1993 until 2002.

Education

Palangio attended the Community College of Rhode Island and graduated from Rhode Island College.

Elections

  • 2012 When District 3 Democratic Representative Edith Ajello was redistricted to District 1, Palangio was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 399 votes[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 2,710 votes (91.2%) against Republican nominee Rufus Bailey.[4]
  • 1992 Palangio won the September 15, 1992 Democratic Primary and won the November 3, 1992 General election with 2,853 votes (86.2%) against Republican nominee Thomas Shola.[5]
  • 1994 Palangio was challenged in the September 13, 1994 Democratic Primary, but won, and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994 General election, winning with 2,312 votes.[6]
  • 1996 Palangio was unopposed for both the September 10, 1996 Democratic Primary and the November 5, 1996 General election, winning with 2,312 votes.[7]
  • 1998 Palangio was unopposed for both the September 15, 1998 Democratic Primary and the November 3, 1998 General election, winning with 2,312 votes.[8]
  • 2000 Palangio was unopposed for both the September 12, 2000 Democratic Primary, winning with 529 votes[9] and the November 7, 2000 General election, winning with 2,225 votes.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Representative Thomas A. Palangio". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Thomas Palangio's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 3". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 3". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "1992 General Election vote for RI House of Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ "1994 General Election vote for RI House of Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  7. ↑ "1996 Votes cast for RI House of Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ "RI State Representative, RI General Election, November 3, 1998". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  9. ↑ "2000 Primary, RI Senators and Representatives, Summary by District, Democrat". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  10. ↑ "2000 General Election Results by District for RI State Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.


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