Rhode Island's eleventh state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator James Arthur Seveney.

Rhode Island state senators represent an average of 27,699 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 27,587 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Rhode Island State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Rhode Island legislators assume office the first Tuesday in January.

Qualifications

Article III of the Rhode Island Constitution lays out the requirements for officeholders of Rhode Island's state government.

Salaries

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the senate, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Secretary of State must call for an election to be held anywhere from 70 to 90 days after the vacancy occurred. No election can be held if the vacancy happens after the first Monday in February during an election year. The person elected to fill the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Rhode Island State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for September 8, 2020. The filing deadline is June 24, 2020.

2018

2016

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.

James Seveney defeated incumbent John Pagliarini in the Rhode Island State Senate District 11 general election.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016

James Seveney ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 11 Democratic primary.
Incumbent John Pagliarini ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 11 Republican primary.

A special election for the position of Rhode Island State Senate District 11 was called for January 5, 2016. A primary election took place on December 1, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was October 23, 2015.

The seat was vacant following Christopher Ottiano's (R) resignation on October 13, 2015. He resigned to take a job at the Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.

James Arthur Seveney defeated Brett N. Pelletier and Amy G. Rice in the Democratic primary. John A. Pagliarini Jr. defeated Joan B. Chabot and Kenneth Mendonca in the Republican primary. Gregory Steven Blythe ran as an independent candidate. Pagliarini defeated Seveney and Blythe in the special election.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 11, Special Election, 2016

Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2015

Rhode Island State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2015

2014

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 Christopher Ottiano was unopposed in the Republican primary. Taylor Dame ran as an independent candidate. Ottiano defeated Dame in the general election.

Rhode Island State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2014

2012

Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 11, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 27, 2012. Incumbent Christopher Ottiano (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Rhode Island State Senate District 11 raised a total of $256,422. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,246 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Rhode Island State Senate District 11