Nicholas Kettle
Nicholas D. Kettle (b. October 18, 1990) is a former Republican member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 21 from 2011 to 2018. Kettle resigned on February 22, 2018, following an indictment for video voyeurism and extortion.[1]
On February 16, 2018, Kettle was charged with video voyeurism and extortion. Following his arrest, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D) and Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere (R) both called on Kettle to resign.[2] Kettle pleaded not guilty to the charges on February 19.[3]
Biography
Kettle graduated from Coventry High School and is enrolled at Rhode Island College. His professional experience includes working as a dishwasher at Cracker Barrel.[4]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Environment and Agriculture |
| • Finance |
| • Rules |
| • State Lottery |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kettle served on the following committees:
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| • Housing and Municipal Government, Secretary |
| • Environment and Agriculture |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Kettle served on the following committees:
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| • Environment & Agriculture, Secretary |
| • Education |
| • Housing & Municipal Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kettle served on these committees:
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| • Environment and Agriculture |
| • Housing and Municipal Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Nicholas Kettle defeated Margaux Morisseau in the Rhode Island State Senate District 21 general election.[5][6]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nicholas Kettle Incumbent |
57.58% | 8,282 | |
| Democratic | Margaux Morisseau | 42.42% | 6,101 | |
| Total Votes | 14,383 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections | ||||
Margaux Morisseau ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 21 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Margaux Morisseau (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Nicholas Kettle ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 21 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 21 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Nicholas Kettle Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Margaux Morisseau was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Nicholas Kettle was unopposed in the Republican primary. Zachary Farnum ran as an independent candidate. Kettle defeated Morisseau and Farnum in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Nicholas Kettle Incumbent |
55% | 5,979 | |
| Democratic | Margaux Morisseau | 35.7% | 3,880 | |
| Independent | Zachary Farnum | 9.3% | 1,015 | |
| Total Votes | 10,874 | |||
2012
Kettle won re-election in District 21. He was unopposed in the Republican primary on September 11, 2012. Scott M. Pollard was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kettle defeated Pollard in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Nicholas Kettle Incumbent |
50.7% | 6,977 | |
| Democratic | Scott M. Pollard | 49.2% | 6,776 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 16 | |
| Total Votes | 13,769 | |||
2010
Kettle defeated Democrat Anthony Colaluca and independent John Assalone in the November 2nd general election. Kettle was one of 95 challengers to defeat an incumbent in a 2010 state legislative primary. He defeated Leo Blais (R), who had first been elected to the seat in 1992. He was elected as the youngest serving senator in state history.[15][16]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 21, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Nicholas Kettle |
51.3% | 4,623 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Colaluca | 48.7% | 4,385 | |
| Total Votes | 9,008 | |||
| Rhode Island State Senate Republican Primary, District 21 Republican Primary, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Nicholas Kettle |
51.1% | 525 |
| Leo Blais Incumbent | 48.9% | 502 |
| Total Votes | 1,027 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Kettle's endorsements included the following:[18]
- Victor Moffit - Former State Representative for District 28
- Nicholas Gorham - Former State Representative for District 40
- Kevin Breene - Former State Senator for District 41 & District 34
- Coventry Republican Town Committee
- Senate District 21 Republican Committee
Presidential preference
2012
Nicholas Kettle endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election.[19]
Noteworthy events
February 2018 arrest
On February 16, 2018, Kettle was arrested and charged with video voyeurism and extortion. The video voyeurism charge stemmed from a state police investigation into an affidavit that alleged Kettle had shared pornographic images of an ex-girlfriend without her consent. The extortion charges came from a grand jury investigation that alleged Kettle threatened and compelled a page for the state Senate to commit a sexual act. Kettle pleaded not guilty to the charges on February 19.[20] [21]
Following his arrest, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D) and Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere (R) both called on Kettle to resign.[20]
Recent news
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See also
- Rhode Island State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Rhode Island General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Rhode Island state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from the Rhode Island State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Nick Kettle on Facebook
- Nick Kettle on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ WPRI.com Eyewitness news, "Facing expulsion, Kettle resigns from Senate," February 22, 2018
- ↑ Providence Journal, "State Sen. Kettle arrested on voyeurism, extortion charges," February 16, 2018
- ↑ WPRI, "State Sen. Kettle pleads not guilty to extortion," February 19, 2018
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Nicholas Kettle," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 Statewide Primary," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Senator in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Senator 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 5, 2012
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide Primary Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
- ↑ Nick Kettle for RI Senate, "Endorsements," accessed October 17, 2014
- ↑ Nick Kettle For Senate, "Who is Nicholas Kettle," accessed November 17, 2011
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Providence Journal, "State Sen. Kettle arrested on voyeurism, extortion charges," February 16, 2018
- ↑ WPRI, "State Sen. Kettle pleads not guilty to extortion," February 19, 2018
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| Preceded by Leo Blais (R) |
Rhode Island State Senate District 21 2011–2018 |
Succeeded by Gordon Rogers (R) |
