Thomas Palangio

Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

Thomas Palangio

Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 3rd^[1] district
In office January 1, 2013 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by	Edith Ajello
Succeeded by	Moira Walsh
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 8th district
In office January 1993 – 2002
Preceded by	Armand Batastini
Succeeded by	Steven M. Costantino

Personal details
Born	(1962-06-14) June 14, 1962 (age 62) Providence, Rhode Island
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Providence, Rhode Island
Alma mater	Community 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

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