Roberto DaSilva
Roberto DaSilva is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 63 from 2009 to 2013.
Biography
DaSilva earned his B.S. from Roger Williams University. His professional experience includes working for the City of Pawtucket Police Department.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DaSilva served on these committees:
- Labor, Secretary
- Municipal Government
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DaSilva served on these committees:
Elections
2012
DaSilva ran for Rhode Island State Senate in District 14. He was defeated by incumbent Daniel Da Ponte in the Democratic primary on September 11.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Daniel Da Ponte Incumbent |
50.9% | 2,053 |
| Roberto DaSilva | 49.1% | 1,981 |
| Total Votes | 4,034 | |
2010
DaSilva won re-election to the 63rd District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary election and also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4][5]
| Rhode Island House District 63 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roberto DaSilva (D)
|
3679 | |||
2008
In 2008, DaSilva was elected to the Rhode Island House District 63. DaSilva (D) finished with 3,922 votes and was followed by Edmund Lethear (R) with 1,527 votes and Mary Matthews (I) with 939 votes.[6] DaSilva raised $29,559 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Rhode Island House District 63 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roberto DaSilva (D)
|
3,922 | |||
| Edmund Leather (R) | 1,527 | |||
| Mary Matthews (I) | 939 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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DaSilva and his wife, Anna, have two children.[1]
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Roberto DaSilva,” accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Roberto DaSilva," accessed November 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 63 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Katherine S Kazarian (D) |
