James Doyle II
American politician
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James E. Doyle II[2] (born February 16, 1972) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 8 until 2018. He resigned in January 2018 citing his battles with alcoholism.[3]
James Doyle II | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 8th[1] district | |
| In office January 2005 – January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | William Irons |
| Succeeded by | Sandra Cano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1972 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Providence College |
He was also being investigated for check kiting to defraud three local banks of more than $74 million. He was charged and pled guilty to 31 counts of bank fraud and tax evasion.[4][5][6][7]
Education
One of three children born to James E. Doyle (1938-2016), a former mayor of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and his wife, Joan C. (née Richer) Doyle, Doyle II earned his BA degree from Providence College.[8]
Elections
- 2004: When District 8 Democratic Senator William Irons retired and left the seat open, Doyle was unopposed for the September 14, 2004 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,296 votes,[9] and won the November 2, 2004 General election with 5,830 votes (70.1%) against Independent Martin Healy.[10]
- 2006: Doyle was unopposed for both the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,933 votes,[11] and the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 6,634 votes.[12]
- 2008: Doyle was unopposed for both the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,333 votes,[13] and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 7,182 votes.[14]
- 2010: Doyle was unopposed for the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,419 votes,[15] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 3,933 votes (63.0%) against Republican Elizabeth Croll.[16]
- 2012: Doyle was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,680 votes;[17] returning 2010 challenger Elizabeth Croll ran as an Independent, setting up a rematch. Doyle won the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 6,435 votes (75.3%) against Croll.[18]
- 2014: Doyle was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[19]
- 2016: Doyle defeated Matthew Fecteau and Mark Theroux in the Rhode Island State Senate District 8 Democratic primary. Doyle ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 8 general election.[19]
