Pamela Lauria is an American politician from East Providence, Rhode Island.[1]
Pamela Lauria[1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 32 district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Cynthia Armour Coyne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Feb 18, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | David Lauria |
| Residence | Barrington |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Website | https://www.rilegislature.gov/senators/lauria/Pages/Biography.aspx |
Early life and education
editLauria was born on February 18, 1970, in East Providence, Rhode Island. In 1988 she graduated from St. Mary's Academy-Bay View. She then went to college at the University of Rhode Island and earned a BS in nursing in 1992. She then started her nursing career at Rhode Island Hospital where she worked until 1997, when she was able to finisher her Master of Science in nursing at the University of Rhode Island.[1] After earning her masters she started as a primary care nurse practitioner at Coastal Medical where she has been working for over 25 years.[2]
Political career
editLauria's political career started in 2017, when she was elected to the Barrington town council. She then led the democratic town committee until 2023.[2]
In 2022, Lauria was elected into the Rhode Island Senate defeating her Republican opponent by 15%[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pamela Lauria | 3,067 | 74.3% | |
| Democratic | Susannah Holloway | 1,038 | 25.3% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pamela Lauria | 8,218 | 62.0% | |
| Republican | Rhonda Holmes | 5,017 | 37.8% | |
| Other | Write in | 30 | 0.2% | |
References
edit- ^ a b c "State of Rhode Island General Assembly". www.rilegislature.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ a b "About | PAM LAURIA FOR RI STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32". Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ a b "Pamela Lauria". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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