American politician
Susan R. Donovan is an American politician and Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 69th District since being elected in November 2016.[2] This district includes the cities of Bristol and Portsmouth, Rhode Island. She is a member of the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.[2]
In the legislature, Donovan focuses on educational issues because she was a public school teacher in the Bristol Warren School System for 33 years.[1] She also works on issues relating to the environment and housing.[1] Additionally, she is a supporter of reproductive rights and was endorsed by Planned Parenthood.[3]
Elections
- 2016 Donovan ran to represent the 69th District in the Rhode Island House of Representatives after Raymond Gallison resigned due to a federal investigation of his finances.[4] She defeated Todd Giroux in the Democratic Primary on September 13, 2016 with 89.02% of the votes.[5] She then defeated Republican Antonio F. Avila and Libertarian Analee A. Berretto in the General election on November 8, 2016 with 48.8% of the votes.[6]
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