William San Bento, Jr.
William San Bento, Jr. (b. December 11, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 1992 to January 6, 2015. While in office, San Bento served as Deputy Majority Leader. San Bento did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
San Bento's professional experience includes working as an insurance agent and as a business owner.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, San Bento served on the following committees:
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| • Finance, Secretary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bento served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Secretary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bento served on these committees:
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| • Finance |
Elections
2012
San Bento won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58. He defeated Carlos Tobon in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4][5]
After multiple machine recounts, Tobon requested that the Rhode Island Supreme Court order a manual recount, which it denied on October 5, 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  William San Bento, Jr. Incumbent |
95.8% | 3,275 | |
| Other | Write-in | 4.2% | 143 | |
| Total Votes | 3,418 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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William San Bento, Jr. Incumbent |
50% | 544 |
| Carlos Tobon | 50% | 543 |
| Total Votes | 1,087 | |
2010
San Bento won re-election to the 58th District seat in 2010. He defeated Carlos Tobon and George Hovarth in the September 14 Democratic primary election and defeated Republican Michael Grossi in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7][8]
| Rhode Island House District 58 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William San Bento, Jr. (D)
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1668 | |||
| Michael Grossi (R) | 620 | |||
2008
In 2008, San Bento was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 58. San Bento (D) ran unopposed and finished with 2,877 votes.[9] San Bento raised $29,939 for his campaign fund.[10]
| Rhode Island House District 58 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William San Bento, Jr. (D)
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2,877 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to civil liberties.
- Environment Council of Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Green Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Rhode Island: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: 2014 session freedom index
- Legislators are scored by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity on their votes "affecting free-market, small-government, or constitutional principles."[11]
2013
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In 2013, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 to July 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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2011
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In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 4 to July 1.
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Personal
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San Bento and his wife, Joanne, have three children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Rhode Island House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. San Bento," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Voters favor challengers in statehouse contests," September 12, 2012
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 10, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ GoLocalProv, "NEW: Supreme Court Denies Recount in San Bento/Tobon Race," October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 10, 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, "Campaign contributions for 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 58 1993–January 6, 2015 |
Succeeded by Carlos Tobon (D) |
