Joseph Almeida
Joseph Almeida (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 12. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on January 4, 2021.
Almeida (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 6. He lost in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022.
Almeida resigned as deputy majority whip on February 10, 2015, after he was arrested for allegedly misappropriating $6,122.03 in campaign contributions for his personal use.[1] He pleaded no contest to the charge on June 25, 2015.[2]
Almeida represented Rhode Island State Senate District 12 from 1999 to 2010. He previously served as deputy majority leader.
Biography
Almeida earned his B.A. from Roger Williams College in 1990. His professional experience includes working as a financial strategist, as a patrolman for the Providence Police Department from 1979 to 1995, and as the owner of Essence Construction. Almeida served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marines from 1978 to 1985.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Almeida was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Municipal Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Almeida served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Almeida served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
While a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Almeida served on the following committees:
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| • Finance |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 6
Incumbent Tiara Mack defeated Adriana Bonilla in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tiara Mack (D) | 84.2 | 3,521 | |
| Adriana Bonilla (R) | 15.1 | 630 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 4,181 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 6
Incumbent Tiara Mack defeated Joseph Almeida in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 6 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tiara Mack | 56.0 | 1,540 | |
| Joseph Almeida | 44.0 | 1,210 | ||
| Total votes: 2,750 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 6
Adriana Bonilla advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 6 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Adriana Bonilla | 100.0 | 70 | |
| Total votes: 70 | ||||
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2020
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12
Jose Batista won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jose Batista (D) | 97.8 | 3,071 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 69 | ||
| Total votes: 3,140 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12
Jose Batista defeated Carlos Cedeno in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jose Batista | 56.3 | 589 | |
| Carlos Cedeno | 43.7 | 457 | ||
| Total votes: 1,046 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Almeida (D)
2018
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Joseph Almeida defeated Luis Vargas in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Almeida (D) | 61.7 | 1,507 | |
| Luis Vargas (Independent) | 38.0 | 929 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 2,442 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Joseph Almeida advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Almeida | 100.0 | 1,060 | |
| Total votes: 1,060 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and a general election would have taken place on November 8, 2016, if no candidate had won a majority of votes in the primary. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.
Incumbent Joseph Almeida defeated Luis Vargas in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 general election.[4][5]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
53.29% | 1,815 | |
| Independent | Luis Vargas | 46.71% | 1,591 | |
| Total Votes | 3,406 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Joseph Almeida ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12 Democratic primary.[6]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Almeida Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Rhode Island House of Representatives 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 Joseph Almeida defeated Anthony Roberson in the Democratic primary. Luis Vargas ran as an independent candidate. Almeida defeated Vargas in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
72.6% | 1,616 | |
| Independent | Luis Vargas | 27.4% | 610 | |
| Total Votes | 2,226 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
67% | 978 |
| Anthony Roberson | 33% | 481 |
| Total Votes | 1,459 | |
2012
Almeida won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 12. Almeida defeated incumbent Leo Medina in the September 11 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. The general election is on November 6.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Joseph Almeida Incumbent |
99.2% | 2,915 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.8% | 23 | |
| Total Votes | 2,938 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Joseph Almeida |
64.9% | 716 |
| Leo Medina Incumbent | 35.1% | 388 |
| Total Votes | 1,104 | |
2010
Almeida ran unsuccessfully for re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010. Leo Medina defeated him in the primary election. Medina faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[13][14]
2008
In 2008, Almeida was re-elected to the Rhode Island House District 12. Almeida (D) ran unopposed and finished with 3,153 votes.[15] Almeida did not raise any money for his campaign fund.[16]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Almeida (D)
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3,153 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30.
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 2 through June 25.
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2017
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In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 5 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
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2013
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Noteworthy events
Misuse of campaign funds
On February 10, 2015, Almeida was arrested for allegedly misappropriating $6,122.03 in campaign contributions for his personal use. He was charged with Unlawful Appropriation of over $1,500.00. He pleaded not guilty to the charge on February 10.[1][18]
On May 12, 2015, Almeida pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of personal use of campaign funds. He received one year of probation and a $1,000 fine.[2]
Personal
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Almeida and his wife, Zoraida, have five children.[3]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 www.golocalprov.com, "RI State Rep. Almeida Arrested, Resigns As House Whip," accessed February 11, 2104
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 providencejournal.com, "R.I. Rep. Almeida pleads no contest to misusing campaign funds, gets 1 year probation, $1,000 fine," accessed June 25, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Almeida," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Representative in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Representative in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
- ↑ Providence Journal, "State Rep. Almeida pleads not guilty in District Court, Providence," accessed February 11, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Leo Medina (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 12 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Jose Batista (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 12 1999–2010 |
Succeeded by Leo Medina (D) |
