Deborah Fellela

Deborah A. Fellela
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 43rd[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2007
Preceded byJoseph Voccola
Personal details
Born (1956-11-16) November 16, 1956 (age 68)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceJohnston, Rhode Island

Deborah A. Fellela[2] (born November 16, 1956) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 43 since January 2007. Fellela serves as a Deputy Majority Leader of her caucus. Outside of her work in government, Fellela works as the secretary to the principal of Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School.

Education

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Fellela graduated from East Providence High School.

Elections

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  • 2012 Fellela was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 894 votes[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 3,887 votes (64.8%) against returning 2010 Independent challenger Karin Gorman.[4]
  • 2006 When District 43 Democratic Representative Joseph Voccola retired and left the seat open, Fellela ran in the September 12, 2006 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,449 votes (52.4%)[5] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 4,822 votes.[6]
  • 2008 Fellela was challenged in the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,148 votes (58.2%)[7] and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,469 votes (73.8%) against Independent candidate Karl Tirrell.[8]
  • 2010 Fellela was challenged in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,702 votes (66.2%)[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 2,946 votes (57.7%) against Independent candidate Karin Gorman.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Deborah A. Fellela". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  2. ^ "Deborah Fellela's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 43". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  4. ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 43". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "2006 State House of Representatives Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  6. ^ "2006 State Representative Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  7. ^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 43". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "2008 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 43". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  9. ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 43". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 43". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
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