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Rhode Island, State Senate, District 9

Rhode Island State Senate District 9
Current incumbentAdam Satchell Democratic Party

Rhode Island's ninth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Adam Satchell.

Rhode Island state senators represent an average of 27,699 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 27,587 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Rhode Island State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Rhode Island legislators assume office the first Tuesday in January.

Qualifications

Article III of the Rhode Island Constitution lays out the requirements for officeholders of Rhode Island's state government.

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$15,959/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the senate, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Secretary of State must call for an election to be held anywhere from 70 to 90 days after the vacancy occurred. No election can be held if the vacancy happens after the first Monday in February during an election year. The person elected to fill the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.

2016 pivot county

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This district is one of 710 state legislative districts that intersects with one or more Pivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.

The 206 Pivot Counties are located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. The partisan makeup of state legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties is slightly more Republican than the overall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Rhode Island State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for September 8, 2020. The filing deadline is June 24, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 9

Incumbent Adam Satchell (D) defeated David Gaipo (R) in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Adam Satchell (D)
62.8
5,487

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David Gaipo (R)
37.1
3,242
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
13

Total votes: 8,742
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9

Incumbent Adam Satchell advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Adam Satchell (D)
100
1,669

Total votes: 1,669
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9

David Gaipo advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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David Gaipo (R)
100
762

Total votes: 762

2016

Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.

Incumbent Adam Satchell ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 9 general election.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Adam Satchell Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections

Incumbent Adam Satchell ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 9 Democratic primary.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Adam Satchell Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Adam J. Satchell defeated Debra Tocco in the Democratic primary. Thomas Jones withdrew from the race before the Democratic primary. Michael Pinga ran as an independent candidate. Satchell defeated Pinga in the general election.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam J. Satchell Incumbent 55.8% 4,090
Independent Michael Pinga 44.2% 3,241
Total Votes 7,331

Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2014

2012

Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 11, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 27, 2012. Adam J. Satchell (D) defeated Paul P Caianiello Jr. (R) in the general election and defeated incumbent Michael Pinga in the Democratic primary. Caianiello was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam J. Satchell 65.4% 6,618
Republican Paul P Caianiello Jr. 32.6% 3,305
Other Other 2% 200
Total Votes 10,123

Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Satchell 58% 1,151
Michael Pinga Incumbent 42% 833
Total Votes 1,984

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Rhode Island State Senate District 9 raised a total of $382,333. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,117 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Rhode Island State Senate District 9

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $13,580 1 $13,580
2014 $43,253 4 $10,813
2012 * $11,312 3 $3,771
2010 $45,680 3 $15,227
2008 $106,659 3 $35,553
2006 $138,745 2 $69,373
2004 $13,718 2 $6,859
2002 $3,811 1 $3,811
2000 $5,575 1 $5,575
Total $382,333 20 $19,117
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.