Michael McCaffrey
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Michael McCaffrey (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office in 1995. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.
McCaffrey (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
McCaffrey currently serves as state Senate majority leader.
Biography[edit]
McCaffrey earned his B.S. in accounting from Providence College in 1985 and his J.D. from Suffolk University in 1989. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for McCaffrey and McCaffrey.[1]
Committee assignments[edit]
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2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Housing and Municipal Government |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McCaffrey served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Housing and Municipal Government |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
2013-2014[edit]
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McCaffrey served on the following committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Labor |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McCaffrey served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment and Agriculture |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McCaffrey served on these committees:
| Rhode Island committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment and Agriculture |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2020
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 29
Incumbent Michael McCaffrey defeated Jean Trafford in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 29 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Michael McCaffrey (D) |
65.5
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9,751 |
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Jean Trafford (R) |
33.9
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5,044 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.6
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83 | ||
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Total votes: 14,878 | |||
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Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 29
Incumbent Michael McCaffrey defeated Jennifer Rourke in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 29 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Michael McCaffrey |
58.2
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1,952 |
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Jennifer Rourke
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41.8
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1,403 | |
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Total votes: 3,355 | |||
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Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 29
Jean Trafford advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 29 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Jean Trafford |
100.0
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399 |
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Total votes: 399 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 29
Incumbent Michael McCaffrey won election in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 29 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Michael McCaffrey (D) |
94.9
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9,187 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
5.1
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490 | ||
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Total votes: 9,677 | |||
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Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 29
Incumbent Michael McCaffrey defeated Jennifer Rourke in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 29 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Michael McCaffrey |
65.6
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2,411 |
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Jennifer Rourke |
34.4
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1,267 | |
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Total votes: 3,678 | |||
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2016[edit]
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 Michael McCaffrey defeated Ronald Loparto in the Rhode Island State Senate District 29 general election.[2][3]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael McCaffrey Incumbent |
64.53% | 8,341 | |
| Independent | Ronald Loparto | 35.47% | 4,585 | |
| Total Votes | 12,926 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Michael McCaffrey ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 29 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael McCaffrey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
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. Incumbent Michael McCaffrey was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012[edit]
McCaffrey won re-election in District 29 and defeated Laura Ann Pisaturo in the primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Michael McCaffrey Incumbent |
96.6% | 10,149 | |
| Other | Write-in | 3.4% | 358 | |
| Total Votes | 10,507 | |||
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Michael McCaffrey Incumbent |
53.3% | 1,831 |
| Laura Ann Pisaturo | 46.7% | 1,605 |
| Total Votes | 3,436 | |
2010[edit]
McCaffrey was re-elected to District 29 in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary and the November 2 general election.[12][13]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael McCaffrey (D)
|
7600 | |||
2008[edit]
On November 4, 2008, McCaffrey was re-elected to the 29th District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate. McCaffrey had no challenger.[14]
Campaign themes[edit]
2020[edit]
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Campaign donors[edit]
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| Michael McCaffrey campaign contribution history | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2018 | Rhode Island State Senate District 29 | ✔ | $166,135 |
| 2016 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $85,566 |
| 2014 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $82,589 |
| 2012 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $53,745 |
| 2010 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $46,540 |
| 2008 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $48,825 |
| 2006 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $38,610 |
| 2004 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $43,485 |
| 2002 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 29 | ✔ | $3,125 |
| 2000 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 16 | ✔ | $3,475 |
| 1998 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 16 | ✔ | $1,325 |
| 1996 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 16 | ✔ | $3,075 |
| 1994 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 16 | ✔ | $8,115 |
| Grand total raised | $584,610 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2018
| Rhode Island State Senate District 29 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top individual contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2018 | |
| FRACASSA, TERRENCE | $2,000.00 |
| MONTI, HENRY S | $2,000.00 |
| CASALE, THOMAS G | $2,000.00 |
| VICTORIA, ANTHONY J | $2,000.00 |
| PETRARCA, JOHN H | $2,000.00 |
| Total Raised in 2018 | $166,135.00 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
2016[edit]
Mccaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Mccaffrey raised a total of $85,566.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Victoria, Anthony J | $2,000 | |||
| Casale, Thomas G | $2,000 | |||
| Victoria, Joseph M | $2,000 | |||
| Electrical Workers Local 2323 | $1,500 | |||
| Pesce, J Robert | $1,250 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $85,566 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2014. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $82,589.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Monti, Henry S | $2,000 | |||
| Victoria, Anthony J | $2,000 | |||
| Casale, Thomas G | $2,000 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers District Council | $1,800 | |||
| Smith, Douglas | $1,405 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $82,589 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $53,745.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Rhode Island Laborers District Council | $2,400 | |||
| Victoria, Anthony J | $1,300 | |||
| Monti, Karyn Mccahey | $1,250 | |||
| Monti, Henry S | $1,250 | |||
| Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers | $1,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $53,745 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $46,540.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| National Rifle Association | $1,500 | |||
| Rhode Island Association For Justice | $1,500 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers District Council | $1,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters / Ibt | $800 | |||
| Operating Engineers Local 57 | $800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $46,540 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $48,825.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| National Rifle Association | $1,500 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters / Ibt | $1,000 | |||
| Amica Mutual Insurance | $1,000 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers District Council | $1,000 | |||
| Rhode Island Association For Justice | $800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $48,825 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $38,610.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| National Rifle Association | $1,500 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers District Council | $1,100 | |||
| Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association | $1,050 | |||
| Rhode Island Senate Democratic Leadership | $750 | |||
| Electrical Workers Local 99 | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $38,610 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $43,485.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association | $1,400 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers | $1,100 | |||
| Rhode Island Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $900 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $43,485 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2002[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $3,125.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Rhode Island Laborers | $720 | |||
| Petrarca, John H | $250 | |||
| Montalbano, Joseph | $250 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $210 | |||
| Victoria, Anthony | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $3,125 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2000[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $3,475.
| Rhode Island State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| National Rifle Association | $550 | |||
| Rhode Island State Right to Life PAC | $400 | |||
| Rhode Island Laborers | $400 | |||
| National Education Association Rhode Island | $375 | |||
| Rhode Island Federation of Teachers | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $3,475 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1998[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 1998. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $1,325.
| Rhode Island State Senate 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Rhode Island Laborers | $500 | |||
| Teamsters Local 251 | $250 | |||
| Rhode Island Dental Association | $225 | |||
| Montalbano, Joseph | $200 | |||
| Martin, John | $150 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $1,325 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1996[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 1996. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $3,075.
| Rhode Island State Senate 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Rhode Island Laborers | $625 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $500 | |||
| Rhode Island AFL-CIO | $300 | |||
| Connecticut Laborers | $250 | |||
| Alves, Stephen D | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $3,075 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1994[edit]
Michael McCaffrey won election to the Rhode Island State Senate in 1994. During that election cycle, Michael McCaffrey raised a total of $8,115.
| Rhode Island State Senate 1994 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael McCaffrey's campaign in 1994 | ||||
| Mccaffrey, Michael | $5,500 | |||
| Kalunian, Robert | $500 | |||
| Gill, Felix E | $500 | |||
| Prata, Alphonse A | $250 | |||
| Mccaffrey, Robert F | $200 | |||
| Total Raised in 1994 | $8,115 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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Personal[edit]
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McCaffrey and his wife, Deirdre, have four children.[1]
Recent news[edit]
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See also[edit]
2020 Elections
External links[edit]
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Candidate Rhode Island State Senate District 29 |
Officeholder Rhode Island State Senate District 29 |
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Michael McCaffrey," 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
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
- ↑ 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 Primary 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, "2008 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016
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