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Rhode Island, State Senate, District 12

Rhode Island State Senate District 12
Current incumbentLouis DiPalma Democratic Party

Rhode Island's twelfth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Louis DiPalma.

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.

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 12

Incumbent Louis DiPalma (D) defeated Amy Veri (R) in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Louis DiPalma (D)
66.2
7,296

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Amy Veri (R)
33.7
3,714
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
11

Total votes: 11,021
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 12

Incumbent Louis DiPalma advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 12 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Louis DiPalma (D)
100
2,223

Total votes: 2,223
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 12

Amy Veri advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 12 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Amy Veri (R)
100
751

Total votes: 751

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 Louis DiPalma defeated Amy Veri in the Rhode Island State Senate District 12 general election.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Louis DiPalma Incumbent 60.99% 7,911
Republican Amy Veri 39.01% 5,059
Total Votes 12,970
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections

Incumbent Louis DiPalma ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 12 Democratic primary.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Louis DiPalma Incumbent (unopposed)

Amy Veri defeated Richard Rom in the Rhode Island State Senate District 12 Republican primary.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Amy Veri 56.60% 296
Republican Richard Rom 43.40% 227
Total Votes 523

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 Louis DiPalma was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

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. Incumbent Louis DiPalma (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Rhode Island State Senate District 12 raised a total of $167,928. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $11,195 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Rhode Island State Senate District 12

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $43,408 3 $14,469
2014 $20,523 1 $20,523
2012 * $15,314 1 $15,314
2010 $12,810 1 $12,810
2008 $24,717 2 $12,359
2006 $33,393 2 $16,697
2004 $7,240 1 $7,240
2002 $5,353 2 $2,677
2000 $5,170 2 $2,585
Total $167,928 15 $11,195
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.