Peter Palumbo (politician)

This article is about the Rhode Island legislator. For the British peer, see Peter Palumbo, Baron Palumbo.

Peter G. Palumbo^[2] (born March 27, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 16 since January 2003, until his defeat in 2014. Palumbo served consecutively from January 1995 until January 2003 in the District 25 seat.

Peter Palumbo
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 16th^[1] district
In office January 2003 – January 6, 2015
Preceded by	Brian Patrick Kennedy
Succeeded by	Robert Lancia
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 25th district
In office January 1995 – January 2003
Succeeded by	Timothy A. Williamson
Personal details
Born	(1961-03-27) March 27, 1961 (age 63) Providence, Rhode Island
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Cranston, Rhode Island
Alma mater	Bryant College
Website	peterpalumbo.com

Palumbo is perhaps best remembered for his comments regarding Jessica Ahlquist, a high school student who successfully sued to have a prayer removed from her Rhode Island public high school auditorium. On the day following the ruling, Peter Palumbo spoke on a local radio show and referred to Ahlquist as "an evil little thing".^[3]

Peter Palumbo was arrested on January 19, 2017, for embezzlement.^[4]

Early life and education

Palumbo was born on March 27, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Bryant College.

Elections

Palumbo challenged District 25 incumbent Representative Joseph DeLorenzo in the September 13, 1994, Democratic Primary and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994, General election.^[5]

Palumbo was unopposed for both the September 10, 1996, Democratic Primary, winning with 391 votes^[6] and the November 5, 1996, General election, winning with 1,778 votes.^[7]

Palumbo was unopposed for both the September 15, 1998, Democratic Primary, winning with 502 votes^[8] and the November 3, 1998, General election, winning with 1,694 votes.^[9]

Palumbo was challenged in the September 12, 2000, Democratic Primary, winning with 626 votes (80.3%)^[10] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2000, General election, winning with 1,948 votes.^[11]

In 2002, Palumbo was redistricted to District 16, and with incumbent Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy redistricted to District 38, Palumbo was challenged in the September 10, 2002, Democratic Primary, winning with 883 votes (57.2%)^[12] and won the November 5, 2002, General election with 3,543 votes (69.9%) against Republican nominee Michael Bilow.^[13]

Palumbo was unopposed for the September 14, 2004, Democratic Primary, winning with 214 votes^[14] and won the November 2, 2004, General election with 3,397 votes (57.8%) against Republican nominee Michael Imbruglia.^[15]

Palumbo was unopposed for both the September 12, 2006, Democratic Primary, winning with 752 votes^[16] and the November 7, 2006, General election, winning with 4,485 votes.^[17]

Palumbo was challenged in the September 9, 2008, Democratic Primary, winning with 551 votes (61.8%)^[18] and won the November 4, 2008, General election with 3,170 votes (54.5%) against Independent Michael McManaman.^[19]

Palumbo was unopposed for the September 23, 2010, Democratic Primary, winning with 658 votes,^[20] and won the November 2, 2010, General election with 2,620 votes (54.3%) against Republican nominee Donald Botts.^[21]

Palumbo was challenged in the September 11, 2012, Democratic Primary, winning with 545 votes (53.3%)^[22] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012, General election, winning with 5,074 votes.^[23]

References

1. "Representative Peter G. Palumbo". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved March 4, 2014.^{[permanent dead link]}
2. "Peter Palumbo's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
3. NewsTalk 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM (January 12, 2012). . John DePetro Show. Providence, RI. WPRO. Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
4. "RI Trooper Log: Child Snatching, Cocaine, Embezzlement Arrests". 21 January 2017.
5. "1994 General Election Vote for R.I. House of Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
6. "Statewide Primary Vote for RI House of Representatives (Democrat)". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
7. "1996 Votes Cast for RI Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
8. "Democrat Primary Statewide Primary September 15, 1998". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
9. "RI State Representative, RI General Election, November 3, 1998". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
10. "2000 Rhode Island Senators & Representatives Summary by District, Democrat". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
11. "2000 General Election Results by District for Rhode Island State Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
12. "2002 Representatives in General Assembly, Democrat". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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14. "2004 State Representative Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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16. "2006 State House of Representatives Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
17. "2006 State Representative Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
18. "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 16". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
19. "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 16". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
20. "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 16". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
21. "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 16". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
22. "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 16". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
23. "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 16". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 4, 2014.