Thomas Palangio
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
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Thomas A. Palangio[2] (born June 14, 1962 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 3 from 2013 to 2017 and District 8 from 1993 until 2002.
Preceded byEdith Ajello
Succeeded byMoira Walsh
Preceded byArmand Batastini
Succeeded bySteven M. Costantino
Thomas Palangio | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 3rd[1] district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Edith Ajello |
| Succeeded by | Moira Walsh |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office January 1993 – 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Armand Batastini |
| Succeeded by | Steven M. Costantino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1962 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Community College of Rhode Island Rhode Island College | |
Education
Palangio attended the Community College of Rhode Island and graduated from Rhode Island College.
Elections
- 2012 When District 3 Democratic Representative Edith Ajello was redistricted to District 1, Palangio was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 399 votes[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 2,710 votes (91.2%) against Republican nominee Rufus Bailey.[4]
- 1992 Palangio won the September 15, 1992 Democratic Primary and won the November 3, 1992 General election with 2,853 votes (86.2%) against Republican nominee Thomas Shola.[5]
- 1994 Palangio was challenged in the September 13, 1994 Democratic Primary, but won, and was unopposed for the November 8, 1994 General election, winning with 2,312 votes.[6]
- 1996 Palangio was unopposed for both the September 10, 1996 Democratic Primary and the November 5, 1996 General election, winning with 2,312 votes.[7]
- 1998 Palangio was unopposed for both the September 15, 1998 Democratic Primary and the November 3, 1998 General election, winning with 2,312 votes.[8]
- 2000 Palangio was unopposed for both the September 12, 2000 Democratic Primary, winning with 529 votes[9] and the November 7, 2000 General election, winning with 2,225 votes.[10]