Brian Newberry
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2009 - Present
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Brian Newberry (Republican Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Newberry (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 48. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Newberry currently serves as minority leader.
Newberry was a candidate for the Rhode Island State Senate in 2004 but was not elected. He then ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2006, but he was again denied.
Biography[edit]
Newberry earned his bachelor's degree in American History/Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1996. His professional experience includes working as an intern for the Philadelphia United States Attorney's Office and as a partner in the law firm of Donovan Hatem Limited Liabilities Partnership,[1]
Committee assignments[edit]
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2021-2022
Newberry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Labor Committee
- Oversight Committee
- House Rules Committee
- State Government and Elections Committee
2019-2020
Newberry was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Labor |
| • Municipal Government |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Newberry served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health, Education and Welfare |
| • Municipal Government |
2013-2014[edit]
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Newberry served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health, Education and Welfare |
| • Municipal Government |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newberry served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Labor |
| • Municipal Government |
| • Rules |
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Newberry served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Separation of Powers and Oversight |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Brian Newberry won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Brian Newberry (R) |
97.1
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6,564 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
2.9
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199 | ||
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Total votes: 6,763 | |||
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Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Brian Newberry advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Brian Newberry |
100.0
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41 |
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Total votes: 41 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Brian Newberry won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Brian Newberry (R) |
96.2
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4,794 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
3.8
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191 | ||
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Total votes: 4,985 | |||
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Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Brian Newberry advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Brian Newberry |
100.0
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586 |
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Total votes: 586 | |||
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2016[edit]
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 Brian Newberry ran unopposed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 general election.[2][3]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Brian Newberry Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Rhode Island State Board of Elections | ||
He was also unopposed in the Republican primary.
2014[edit]
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. Steven Gamache defeated Michael E. Connolly in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Brian Newberry was unopposed in the Republican primary. Newberry defeated Gamache in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48, General Election, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brian Newberry Incumbent |
68% | 3,465 | |
| Democratic | Steven Gamache | 32% | 1,629 | |
| Total Votes | 5,094 | |||
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Primary, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Steven Gamache |
52.9% | 636 |
| Michael E. Connolly | 47.1% | 567 |
| Total Votes | 1,203 | |
2012[edit]
Newberry won re-election in the 2012 election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48. Newberry was unopposed in the September 11 Republican primary and defeated Michael E. Connolly (D) and Linda Thibault (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brian Newberry Incumbent |
51.7% | 3,577 | |
| Democratic | Michael E. Connolly | 28.2% | 1,954 | |
| Independent | Linda Thibault | 19.9% | 1,380 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 6,921 | |||
2010[edit]
Newberry won re-election to the 48th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary and defeated Democrat David Lovett in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10][11]
| Rhode Island House District 48 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Newberry (R)
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2435 | |||
| David Lovett (D) | 2239 | |||
2008[edit]
In 2008, Newberry was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48. Newberry (R) finished with 2,775 votes and was followed by Raymond Church (D) with 2,582 votes and Gary Ezovski (I) with 1,763 votes.[12] Newberry raised $4,940 for his campaign fund.[13]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Newberry (R)
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2,775 | |||
| Raymond Church (D) | 2,582 | |||
| Gary Ezovski (I) | 1,763 | |||
Campaign themes[edit]
2020[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign donors[edit]
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| Brian Newberry campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2018 | Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 | ✔ | $16,167 |
| 2016 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 | ✔ | $26,375 |
| 2014 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 | ✔ | $27,009 |
| 2012 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 | ✔ | $26,920 |
| 2010 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 | ✔ | $13,795 |
| 2008 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 | ✔ | $4,940 |
| 2006 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 48 | ✖ | $10,640 |
| 2004 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 22 | ✖ | $28,161 |
| Grand total raised | $154,007 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2018
| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top individual contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2018 | |
| TETZNER, STEPHEN C | $1,000.00 |
| BERNHARD, WALTER | $500.00 |
| SERENCHA, MARK | $500.00 |
| ANDREONI, GLENN | $250.00 |
| PITTET, OWEN | $250.00 |
| Total Raised in 2018 | $16,167.17 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
2016[edit]
Newberry won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Newberry raised a total of $26,375.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Rhode Island Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| House Republican Leadership | $885 | |||
| Tetzner, Stephen C | $650 | |||
| Amica Mutual Insurance | $500 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors Rhode Island Chapter | $500 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $26,375 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Brian Newberry won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Brian Newberry raised a total of $27,009.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Harrop 3Rd, Dan S | $1,600 | |||
| Amica Mutual Insurance | $500 | |||
| Wiggins, Adam | $500 | |||
| Gun Owners Pac | $500 | |||
| Tetzner, Stephen C | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $27,009 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Brian Newberry won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Brian Newberry raised a total of $26,920.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Rhode Island Republican Party | $1,000 | |||
| Chen, William T | $750 | |||
| Rhode Island Association of Realtors | $650 | |||
| Amica Mutual Insurance | $625 | |||
| Operating Engineers Local 57 | $500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $26,920 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
Brian Newberry won re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Brian Newberry raised a total of $13,795.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Serencha, Mark J | $500 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $300 | |||
| Rhode Island Association of Realtors | $250 | |||
| Keene Sr, Richard | $250 | |||
| Richman, Vicki | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,795 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008[edit]
Brian Newberry won election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Brian Newberry raised a total of $4,940.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Chen, William | $800 | |||
| Serencha, Mark T | $500 | |||
| Unreadable, Mark | $300 | |||
| Attorneys Ps & H Pac | $250 | |||
| Rhode Island Statewide Coalition Inc | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $4,940 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006[edit]
Brian Newberry lost the election for the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Brian Newberry raised a total of $10,640.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Chen, William T | $1,000 | |||
| Serencha, Mark | $500 | |||
| Farrell, Margaret | $400 | |||
| Canning, Brent R | $400 | |||
| Rhode Island Republican Party | $350 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $10,640 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004[edit]
Brian Newberry lost the election for the Rhode Island State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Brian Newberry raised a total of $28,161.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Newberry's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Rhode Island Republican Party | $5,300 | |||
| Newberry, Aileen | $1,000 | |||
| Providence Chamber of Commerce | $500 | |||
| Mcmahon, Michael E | $500 | |||
| Francis, Charles T | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $28,161 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2021
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In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1.
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In 2020, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 7 to August 30.
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In 2019, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 1 through June 30.
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In 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 2 through June 25.
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In 2017, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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In 2016, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 5 through June 18.
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In 2015, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 6 through June 25.
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In 2014, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 7 to June 23.
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In 2012, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 3 to June 13.
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In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session from January 4 to July 1.
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Personal[edit]
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Newberry and his wife, Beth, have three children.[1]
See also[edit]
2020 Elections
External links[edit]
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Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 |
Officeholder Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 |
Personal |
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Brian Newberry," 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, "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
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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Rhode Island House of Representatives District 48 2009-Present |
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